Nationwide — Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, admitted to battling substance abuse after his recent arrest in Maitland, Florida. The 34-year-old faces a number of costs, together with DUI, possession of ketamine, and resisting arrest.
On February 4, police discovered Jordan’s Lamborghini SUV caught on railroad tracks. He advised officers he had taken a mistaken flip and wanted assist shifting the car. Officers seen indicators of intoxication, together with glassy eyes and slurred speech. A search of his car revealed ketamine, resulting in his arrest.
Jordan initially pleaded not responsible to all costs, which included felony possession of ketamine, misdemeanor DUI with property injury, and resisting arrest. Nevertheless, courtroom paperwork now present that Jordan has acknowledged his substance abuse points.
In accordance with WBLS, Jordan’s authorized staff is requesting courtroom approval for him to enter a Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Training and Therapy Intervention Program. His attorneys imagine finishing this system would profit each Jordan and the neighborhood by lowering the chance of repeat offenses. Jordan has additionally agreed to waive his proper to a speedy trial if allowed to hitch this system.
This isn’t Jordan’s first run-in with the legislation. In 2012, he was arrested in Omaha after a dispute exterior a resort, resulting in costs of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He later pleaded no contest and paid a tremendous.
After his February arrest, Jordan briefly addressed the scenario on social media. He thanked supporters and stated he was specializing in his enterprise, Trophy Room.
No courtroom date has been set but to assessment his request for entry into the remedy program.
