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Former Sixer Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested on Fraud Charges
- Former NBA player Marcus Morris was arrested on July 27, 2025, at a Broward County airport in Florida on a fraud charge involving a check with insufficient funds.
- The arrest relates to an outstanding marker at a casino, and Morris's brother Markieff and agent stated there was no fraud, urging people to wait for the real story.
- Morris, a 35-year-old 13-year NBA veteran drafted in 2011, has faced past legal issues including a 2012 battery diversion and a 2015 assault acquittal from a basketball brawl also involving Markieff.
- Morris remains in custody without the option of bail due to an out-of-state detainer linked to a fraud allegation involving a check over $1,200, as well as a possible unresolved case in another jurisdiction.
- The arrest caused public speculation, but Morris posted that the charge is not as serious as it seems, describing the incident as a 'lesson learned' and plans to speak soon.
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Ex-Knicks Star Arrested—Brother Says Truth Will ‘Shock’ You
Former New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested on July 27 in Florida on a felony fraud charge for writing a check with insufficient funds, according to sherrif.org.His twin brother, Markieff Morris, slammed the reports and hinted there’s more to the story behind the “fraud” headlines.“The wording is crazy. Damn for that amount of money they’ll embarrass you in the airport with your family,” Markieff wrote on X. “They got y’all rea…
Ex-Clipper Marcus Morris Sr. arrested on fraud charge. Brother, agent say matter has been overblown
Former NBA player Marcus Morris Sr. was arrested Sunday at a Florida airport on a warrant out of Nevada and faces a fraud charge. His agent says there is 'zero fraud here.'
Ex-Sixer Marcus Morris Sr. arrested at Florida airport on fraud charge
Marcus Morris Sr., a North Philadelphia native and former 76ers player, was arrested at a Florida airport on Sunday and charged with fraud for allegedly writing a check with insufficient funds. He is currently being held in custody without bail. His agent says the arrest stems from unpaid credit at a casino.
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