Friday 14 October 2022 05:25 PM Ex-Chicago Bulls player Ben Gordon released on bail after appearing in Queens ... trends now
Ex-NBA star Ben Gordon has appeared in court for a second time after allegedly punching his 11-year-old son ‘multiple times’ – as his lawyer says he will be ‘completely exonerated’.
Gordon, 39, was arrested in LaGuardia Airport on Monday night after six witnesses claim that he repeatedly punched his son Elijah, 11, in the face after he dropped a book.
The former Chicago Bulls player was arrested after an American Airlines employee witnesses the alleged attack against his son, who he shares with ex-fiancé Sascha Smith, 32.
He had been travelling with his son to Chicago when the woman saw him punching and shouting at the boy at around 8.54pm, with Gordon reportedly resisting arrest.
The former shooting guard allegedly smacked Elijah with a 'closed fist, smacking the victim in the face', according to a complaint released by cops.
Gordon appeared in court on Friday for a short hearing in connection with the assault, which was adjourned until December.
His lawyer Joshua Kirschner told DailyMail.com that his case in Manhattan, where he is accused of assaulting a woman and taking her phone, will be dismissed today.
Ex-Chicago Bulls star Ben Gordon was arrested after six witnesses reportedly called 911 to report the assault on his son at LaGuardia Airport on Monday
Gordon is also accused of breaching an order of protection that was already in place for his son, pictured, which was issued in Illinois in May 2018
His legal team announced that the Manhattan DA's office will be dismissing the 2020 case, as well as resolve any issues with his protection order against his son
He appeared in court for a second time in connection with the assault, with his lawyer Joshua Kirschner telling DailyMail.com 'we believe he will be completely exonerated'
Kirschner added: ‘It’s very early in the case and we believe he will be completely exonerated once the investigation is complete.
‘It’s been really difficult for Ben, but we’re happy that he’s out. He’s going to head home.
‘The case in Manhattan is going to be dismissed today so we are really appreciative of the Manhattans DA for acknowledging the problems with that case.’
Gordon was initially granted bail from Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday night and was released on Wednesday morning.
The former basketballer was then re-arrested on an outstanding warrant for a phone robbery hours later.
He flashed a peace sign as he walked out on bond for the incident in 2020, smiling as he left Manhattan Criminal Court.
Gordon is also accused of breaching an order of protection that was already in place for his son, which was issued in Illinois in May 2018.
The ex-NBA star was initially granted bail from Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday night and was released on Wednesday morning
Sascha Smith, the mother of ex-NBA star Ben Gordon’s son has praised him as an ‘amazing father’ just hours after he was released on bail accused of punching their child 'multiple times'
Smith, pictured, says that there has been a 'false narrative' around the incident where Gordon is accused of punching their son Elijah after he dropped a book
The order, which was issued in Illinois, prohibits Gordon from removing his son from the state was well as 'committing physical abuse, harassment, or the interference with personal liberty' against his son.
Sascha previously defended the star hours after he was bailed for the unrelated incident, calling him an ‘amazing father’ and saying there has been a ‘false narrative’.
Posting a picture of Gordon and Elijah on her social media, the Chicago native said: ‘I appreciate everyone reaching out but at this moment I ask that everyone respect the privacy of our family.
‘As a mother and protector, I do not play when it comes to my kids or family. I will not allow this media driven world to create a false narrative of an amazing active black father.
‘You will not tear this black man down. God Bless.’
Smith, who was arrested in 2012 as part of a post-game party outside of a Charlotte nightclub, was engaged to Gordon and they pair planned to wed in Jamaica before the relationship ended.
She said that the incident will 'not tear this black man down' hours after Gordon was re-arrested on robbery charges
Gordon flashed a peace sign as he walked out on bond for the incident in 2020, smiling as he left Manhattan Criminal Court for an unrelated matter
Gordon's ex-girlfriend Ashley Banks, pictured, claims that the athlete is 'misunderstood' and was 'triggered' by an 'airport Karen'
Gordon smiled as he was led into the precinct in Manhattan in handcuffs just hours after he was released on bail for several charges involving his son
Gordon has been charged with two counts of assault in the second degree, two counts of assault in the third degree,
