Dallas-Mavs.com Forums - View Single Post - Idiot Athlete of the Week.....It's baaaack.

Drbio · 09-14-2005, 10:02 PM

Idiot Athlete #2.....

A judge signed an arrest warrant Wednesday for former NBA star Dennis Rodman after he missed a court appearance on two alleged traffic violations.

District Court Administrator Christine Yuhas said Rodman could be arrested if he returns to Colorado. The warrant was first reported by the Rocky Mountain News.

"It was a misunderstanding," Rodman's agent, Darren Prince, told The Associated Press.

Rodman was charged with speeding and reckless driving after he was stopped July 26 in a $250,000 Lamborghini on a highway near the mountain town of Frisco, about 70 miles west of Denver. Officers allegedly clocked him going 98 mph.

At the time, Rodman was participating in the 3,000-mile Bullrun USA 2005 charity auto rally.

Rodman's sponsor for the event, GoldenPalace.com, had agreed to pay Rodman's tickets and legal bills to resolve the matter.

Prince said a $400 check for going 69 mph in a 45-mph zone in Montrose County on July 25 was mailed Monday, but GoldenPalace.com was still resolving the Summit County tickets Wednesday. Prince did not know the amount of those fines.

A prosecutor did not immediately return a message seeking comment.

During the auto rally, Rodman also was involved in a minor accident and accused of leaving a Glenwood Springs truck stop without paying $40 for gasoline and a cap. A fan paid the former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons star's bill, and authorities did not pursue charges.

09-14-2005, 10:02 PM	#3
Drbio Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nowhere Posts: 40,924	RE: Idiot Athlete of the Week.....It's baaaack. Idiot Athlete #2..... A judge signed an arrest warrant Wednesday for former NBA star Dennis Rodman after he missed a court appearance on two alleged traffic violations. District Court Administrator Christine Yuhas said Rodman could be arrested if he returns to Colorado. The warrant was first reported by the Rocky Mountain News. "It was a misunderstanding," Rodman's agent, Darren Prince, told The Associated Press. Rodman was charged with speeding and reckless driving after he was stopped July 26 in a $250,000 Lamborghini on a highway near the mountain town of Frisco, about 70 miles west of Denver. Officers allegedly clocked him going 98 mph. At the time, Rodman was participating in the 3,000-mile Bullrun USA 2005 charity auto rally. Rodman's sponsor for the event, GoldenPalace.com, had agreed to pay Rodman's tickets and legal bills to resolve the matter. Prince said a $400 check for going 69 mph in a 45-mph zone in Montrose County on July 25 was mailed Monday, but GoldenPalace.com was still resolving the Summit County tickets Wednesday. Prince did not know the amount of those fines. A prosecutor did not immediately return a message seeking comment. During the auto rally, Rodman also was involved in a minor accident and accused of leaving a Glenwood Springs truck stop without paying $40 for gasoline and a cap. A fan paid the former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons star's bill, and authorities did not pursue charges.