Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was arrested on Tuesday in Texas on a charge related to family violence assault, according to reports from outlets across the political spectrum.
The New York Post reported the arrest stemmed from a charge of family violence, citing Hunt County jail records. Fox News reported that the arrest followed a license plate reader stop that led to an outstanding warrant, according to Fox News.
Smith, a two-time NBA champion, played for several teams during his career, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers, as referenced across the various outlet headlines.
Details about the specific circumstances of the alleged assault, including the identity of any alleged victim, were not provided by the sources.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Los Angeles Times and New York Times identified Smith by his former team affiliations, including the Lakers.
- Both left-leaning outlets described the charge as related to family violence assault.
“Former Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge” — Los Angeles Times
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported the arrest occurred in Texas on Tuesday.
- Yahoo Sports identified Smith by his tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“Former Cleveland Cavaliers star J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on Tuesday.” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- Fox News reported the arrest followed a license plate reader stop that revealed an outstanding warrant.
- Fox News described Smith as a two-time NBA champion and noted his mugshot appearance.
- The New York Post cited Hunt County jail records and identified Smith by his time with the Knicks.
“The ex-Knick was arrested on a charge of family violence on Tuesday in Texas, according to Hunt County jail records.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to J.R. Smith?
Former NBA guard J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on Tuesday on a charge related to family violence assault, according to multiple outlets including the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and the New York Post.
Where and when was J.R. Smith arrested?
J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on Tuesday, according to Yahoo Sports and the New York Post, which cited Hunt County jail records.
What led to the arrest, according to reports?
According to Fox News, the arrest followed a license plate reader stop that led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant.
What teams did J.R. Smith play for?
J.R. Smith played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, as noted across outlet headlines, and is described as a two-time NBA champion.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningFormer Laker J.R. Smith arrested on suspicion of family violence assault charge
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningFormer NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge
- Yahoo SportsCenterFormer Knicks and Cavs standout J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge
- Fox NewsRight-leaningTwo-time NBA champion JR Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge
- New York PostRight-leaningFormer Knicks star J.R. Smith arrested on family assault charge