Former NBA Player Ben McLemore Arrested on Sex Crime Charges

Former NBA guard Ben McLemore's off-court troubles have taken a serious turn as he was arrested by the U.S. Marshals on sex crime charges related to an alleged assault in 2021 while he was playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. The charges include first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and second-degree sexual abuse, with McLemore recently being incarcerated in Oregon after playing professionally overseas in Spain. Despite the legal developments, McLemore has been released on bail as he awaits his court hearing scheduled for July 1.

McLemore, a former seventh overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, has had a tumultuous journey both on and off the court throughout his nine-year career in the league. From playing for multiple teams to venturing overseas to continue his basketball career, McLemore's recent arrest has stunned the basketball community. The alleged incident in Lake Oswego in 2021 has brought to light serious accusations against the once-promising NBA talent, marking a troubling chapter in McLemore's professional and personal life that fans and observers will be closely monitoring as the legal proceedings unfold.