Ex-NBA Star Isaiah Rider Arrested for Missing Court Date

Isaiah Rider, a former NBA player, was recently arrested for failing to appear at a court hearing. The hearing was scheduled to determine the continuation of a protective order placed by his wife, Vanessa. Court documents indicate Rider did not attend, leading the judge to keep the protective order in place.

The arrest occurred earlier this week, with law enforcement confirming Rider was taken into custody on a warrant for his no-show. This incident is not the first legal trouble for Rider concerning the protective order; he was previously arrested on December 4 in Arizona on charges of interfering with judicial proceedings for allegedly violating the order.

Rider's attorney stated he would not comment further, but the former Laker had previously suggested the protective order was pursued due to his impending divorce. Vanessa Rider emphasized the order was for safety and not for leverage, urging respect for the judicial process and the seriousness of domestic violence allegations.