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NBA Champ J.R. Smith Arrested in Texas
29 Sep
Summary
- J.R. Smith was arrested on Tuesday in Hunt County, Texas.
- The charge involves assault causing bodily injury to a family member.
- Smith is currently held at Hunt County Detention Center without bond.

J.R. Smith, a familiar face from the Cleveland Cavaliers' 2016 NBA championship team, was taken into custody in Hunt County, Texas. Official records from the Hunt County Jail confirm his arrest on Tuesday.
The charge Smith faces is related to family violence, specifically assault causing bodily injury. He was a key player in the Cavaliers' historic championship win and later joined LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing another title in 2020.
Smith is presently housed at the Hunt County Detention Center. As of the time of his arrest, a bond amount had not yet been determined. This is not the first time the basketball player has encountered legal issues.