Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship

English Woman's Journal - Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship

SPORTS 18.01.2024

Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship / Photo: Joshua Gateley - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey won't face charges after a police investigation into allegations he had an improper relationship with an underage girl, police in Newport Beach, California, said Wednesday.

Change text size:

"After a thorough and exhaustive examination, we have completed our investigation into information that was circulating on social media involving Josh Giddey," the Newport Beach Police Department said in a statement.

"Our detectives have reviewed all of the available information and were unable to corroborate any criminal activity related to Mr. Giddey."

Police in Newport Beach had opened their investigation in November after the allegations surfaced.

In a post that was later deleted, an anonymous social media user said a girl seen with Giddey in videos and photos was a high school junior at the time.

The NBA had begun looking into the matter but put its investigation on hold pending the police probe.

Meanwhile Giddey, a 21-year-old Australian who was the sixth overall pick in the 2021 draft, has declined to comment on what Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault called a "personal matter."

Giddey has continued to play throughout the investigation and is averaging 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Thunder, but he has faced jeers in road games since the allegations surfaced.

E.Brwon--EWJ

FA Cup Second-Round Draw Confirmed for Non-League and Midlands Clubs

The FA Cup second-round draw has been finalized, setting up crucial ties for non-league teams aiming to reach the third round proper. Several clubs from the Midlands, including Burton Albion and Kidderminster Harriers, have secured their next opponents following recent victories over lower-league opposition.

Panthers expected to begin 2027 NRL season away from new stadium

The new Penrith Stadium is expected to be ready in time for the opening round of the 2027 NRL season, but it’s still likely the Panthers is expected to be on the road for their early matches. There is no delay to the build of the new $309 million venue but there’s a lack of appetite for risk around weather delays through the summer.

Tayyab Arif hits 57 on Pakistan Test debut against Sri Lanka

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Tayyab Arif smashed an aggressive half-century on debut and provided a new-look Pakistan lineup a confident start to the first cricket test against Sri Lanka on Monday. The 20-year-old Tayyab struck nine boundaries and a six in his 57-run knock as Pakistan reached 137-2 at lunch on a greenish wicket that lured Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis to bowl first after winning the toss.

English Woman's Journal - Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship