Former NBA player found guilty in rape case.
04.07.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
04.07.2025
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Former basketball player Ben McLemore has been found guilty in a rape case. According to information from Reuters, he was found guilty of first-degree rape. McLemore has pleaded not guilty to any of the charges, but a court ruling is pending.
FIBA continues to suspend Russian and Belarusian teams from tournaments
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has decided to continue the suspension of Russian and Belarusian teams from participating in tournaments. The decision was made during a meeting of the Federation’s executive committee in Bahrain.
This decision reflects the position of the international community regarding the events unfolding in Europe and means that Russian and Belarusian teams remain excluded from participating in international competitions.
Following a thorough review of the former basketball player’s case, the court found him guilty of first-degree rape. At the same time, FIBA has made the decision to continue the suspension of Russian and Belarusian teams from basketball tournaments, reflecting the position of the international community regarding the difficult situation in these countries.Read also
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