PHOENIX (AP) – The Latest on the assault trial that began Monday in Phoenix against NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris (all times local):
12:15 p.m.
A prosecutor says NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris participated in an “orchestrated attack” against a man in 2015 that left him with a broken nose and other injuries.
FILE – In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris, left, and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris talk on the court after an NBA basketball game in Washington. A trial will begin for NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center two years ago. Maricopa County Superior Court officials announced the trial’s upcoming jury selection will start Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
The twin brothers who formerly played for the Phoenix Suns went on trial Monday on felony assault charges. They are accused of participating in the beating of a former friend after he sent text messages to their mother.
Prosecutor Daniel Fisher called the beating an ‘orchestrated attack” and a coordinated mission to hurt the victim, Erik Hood. Lawyers for the Morris brothers were to give their opening statement after the prosecution.
The twin brothers could face prison time and discipline from the NBA if convicted, including a minimum 10 games of suspension.
Markieff now plays for the Washington Wizards, and Marcus was a key offseason addition for the Boston Celtics.
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12:30 a.m.
Opening statements will begin Monday for the trial of NBA players Marcus and Markieff Morris, who allegedly assaulted a man outside a Phoenix recreation center two years ago.
The Morris brothers are accused of helping three other people beat 36-year-old Erik Hood on Jan. 24, 2015. The NBA players were indicted by an Arizona grand jury in 2015 on felony aggravated assault charges.
Hood told Phoenix police that he was repeatedly punched and kicked and sustained a fractured nose, abrasions and a large bump on his head.
Police say Hood was assaulted for sending an inappropriate text message to the Morris twins’ mother.
Jury selection concluded last week after the eight-member panel was chosen. The trial is expected to last about 10 days.
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