The assault charge against Isaiah Stewart has been dismissed after Drew Eubanks expressed his desire to drop the case. This development comes after prosecutors revealed that Eubanks no longer wished to pursue the matter, leading to the motion to dismiss the case being filed in Arizona. The judge promptly approved the motion, effectively clearing Stewart of the charges.
Key Takeaway
The assault charge against Isaiah Stewart has been dismissed after Drew Eubanks expressed his desire to drop the case. However, the NBA has imposed a three-game suspension without pay on Stewart for his involvement in the altercation.
Stewart’s Alleged Involvement
The incident in question involved an alleged altercation between Stewart and Eubanks in the parking tunnel of the Footprint Center. The altercation reportedly occurred following an argument just before they were scheduled to compete in a game against each other.
NBA’s Response
Despite the dismissal of the case, the NBA has taken action against Stewart for his involvement in the altercation. The league announced a three-game suspension without pay for the 22-year-old in response to the incident. Stewart is set to begin serving the suspension as Detroit faces Indiana at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
