Like a large number of players evolving in Jeep Elite, Cliff Alexander decided to return to his native country, in the United States, during the cessation of competitions due to the health crisis of Covid-19. But according to TMZ media , the basketball player, who has played 22 games in the Mans Sarthe Basket jersey, was arrested by Chicago police while driving his car in possession of a loaded weapon.
On Wednesday, the 24-year-old pivot was reportedly stopped by authorities for not stopping at an intersection and said he had a pistol under his seat to keep him safe as he made his way to Englewood, a sensitive neighborhood .
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Prosecuted for his traffic offense and possession of a gun without a license, Cliff Alexander also had drugs on him at the time of the facts according to the American media, but no charges were brought against him. The Chicago native was released Thursday afternoon.
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