Basketball Star Skips Trial for Beirut Game | Santa Fe News

Deshawndre Washington skipped his felony trial in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to play championship basketball in Beirut, Lebanon—jersey number 42 and all. His team blamed a “regional security situation” for the missed court date, but legal experts say this won’t fly with the judge. Facing 15 felony charges tied to alleged hazing and sexual assaults from his college season, Washington remains defiantly absent, currently residing in Dubai. If he doesn’t turn himself in, extradition looms—and the fallout already includes canceled games, athletic department upheaval, lawsuits, and calls for new anti-hazing laws. His attorney stays silent on record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/490f3f99088918f5