Former NBA Prospect Rashid Byrd Receives 90 Years to Life for Sexual Assaults

Former NBA prospect and ‘Semi-Pro’ actor Rashid Byrd has been sentenced to 90 years to life in prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual assaults dating back to 2015. Byrd a 42 years old ex-basketball player with stints in the NBA’s G-League was arrested in 2020 following reports from victims.

The LAPD’s investigation revealed a pattern of violent sexual assaults in Los Angeles and Santa Clara Counties between 2015 and 2020. Byrd known as a seven-foot-one center used his athlete and pseudo-celebrity status to charm victims before engaging in violence.

The LAPD expressed gratitude for the victims coming forward and emphasized Byrd’s removal from the streets. Byrd who also pursued acting featured in ‘Semi-Pro’ and other productions. The sentencing concludes a case that spanned several years. 

Cataleya

Share
Published by
Cataleya
Tags: Rashid Byrd

Recent Posts

Florian Wirtz Nets Brace in Leverkusen’s Win Over Feyenoord

Florian Wirtz shone in his Champions League debut scoring twice as Bayer Leverkusen secured a…

7 hours ago

John Higgins Achieves Century Milestone Despite Loss

John Higgins became the second player in snooker history to reach 1,000 centuries achieving this…

7 hours ago

England Falls to Australia in ODI Opener

England suffered a tough defeat against Australia in the first ODI of a five-match series.…

7 hours ago

PGA Welcomes LIV Players to Ryder Cup and PGA Events

The PGA of America announced that golfers who participate in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour…

7 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton: FIA Chief’s Language Has Racial Undertones

Lewis Hamilton has criticized FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem for using "stereotypical" language with a…

7 hours ago

Brest Triumphs Over Sturm Graz in Historic Match

Brest made history by winning their first Champions League match defeating Sturm Graz with goals…

7 hours ago