Yesterday it was reported by a Washington Post journalist that Ja Morant punched a 17-year-old and pointed a gun at him.
Keenan Carter, the lawyer of the Grizzlies star, released a statement, claiming that the report about his client is defamatory and a ‘blatant lie.’
“Today, a Washington Post journalist chose to post a blatant lie to social media, claiming Mr. Morant pointed a gun at a 17-year-old. There was not and is not a basis for this defamatory statement,” Carter statement reads, as published by TANDEM on Twitter. “To be clear – this did not happen and no one claims that it did other than one irresponsible journalist. Her conduct was both unprofessional and reckless. Mr. Morant will defend his name, reputation, and seek legal recourse immediately.”
Morant’s agent Jim Tanner added that the reported incident that occurred on July 26 was his client acting in self-defense and that he did not have a firearm.
