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Ex-NBA Player Marcus Morris Arrested in Florida on Felony Fraud Charge
BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 28 – Marcus Morris faces felony wire fraud charges for writing $265,000 in bad checks to two Las Vegas casinos and remains in custody without bond, court records show.
- At the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, authorities arrested Jontay Porter on Sunday, and a Florida judge denied bond during a Tuesday hearing.
- Writing $265,000 in casino markers without repayment triggered the fraud case against Morris, who allegedly wrote bad checks for $115,000 at the MGM Grand and $150,000 at the Wynn Las Vegas in 2024.
- He faces two felony counts for drawing checks with intent to defraud and theft valued at $100,000 or more, according to court records in Boca Raton, Florida.
- A Florida judge refused to release Morris, saying he could only be extradited to Nevada authorities for the out-of-state fraud charges.
- Extradition looms for Porter, held without bond in Broward County after being accused of writing $265,000 in bad checks in Las Vegas, court records show.
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Former NBA player Morris arrested on fraud charge: reports
Former NBA player Marcus Morris has been arrested on a felony fraud charge after being accused of bouncing two checks worth a combined $265,000 at Las Vegas casinos, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
NBA's Marcus Morris Sr. allegedly owes Nevada casinos over $200,000; he's denied bail in Florida
Court records show that Morris faces four felony counts, including two for theft of $100,000 or more, in Nevada. He was denied bond in Florida after being arrested Sunday.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Marcus Morris Sr. just appeared in a Florida courtroom for the first time since his arrest over the weekend ... but things did not go the NBA star's way during the proceedings. The 35-year-old has been in custody in Broward County since Sunday over…
·Los Angeles, United States
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