Rodions Kurucs Rumors
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Position: F
Born: 02/05/98
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:205 lbs. / 93 kg.
Salary: $1,699,236
Born: 02/05/98
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:205 lbs. / 93 kg.
Salary: $1,699,236
Anthony Puccio: Sean Marks on Rodions Kurucs: “I told him we’re here to support him… We’re here for you, your family.”
Early indications suggest that Kurucs doesn’t intend to cut a plea deal but rather seek dismissal of the charges. Kurucs’s attorney, Alex Spiro, tells Sports Illustrated that the allegations against his client are bogus and stem from a bad breakup in the relationship.
“The former couple flew away together arm in arm in the days that followed the alleged incident,” Spiro insists. “Only after an unfortunate breakup did these claims appear – claims that the misdemeanor hearing today revealed were backed by no photographs or objective medical facts.”
Kurucs must also contend with the potential immigration ramifications of the charges. Sports Illustrated has confirmed that Kurucs is playing in the NBA on a work visa. He is thus neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident (green card). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security enjoys substantial discretion to seek the deportation of non-citizens who are convicted of violent crimes. Likewise, the agency can ensure that once the person leaves the U.S., he or she is deemed inadmissible to re-enter. Fortunately for Kurucs, he faces misdemeanor charges—and not felony charges.
Stefan Bondy: Nets statement on Rodions Kurucs’ arrest: pic.twitter.com/7DsbcYiAON
