Newport Seaside police reportedly trying into claims of relationship with minor

Police in Newport Seaside, California, launched an inquiry into allegations Oklahoma City Thunder wing Josh Giddey had a relationship with a minor, in response to the Los Angeles Times.

Particulars have been sparse within the investigation stemming from allegations that went viral final week. A police spokesman instructed the Instances solely that the case concerned a minor and detectives have been trying into whether or not against the law had occurred. Giddey turned 21 years outdated in October. The age of consent in California is eighteen years outdated.

After pictures and movies supposedly supporting the allegations hit social media, the NBA confirmed to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill that it was investigating the claims. No additional particulars have been offered.

Giddey, whom the Instances notes has educated within the Irvine space up to now, has continued to play for the reason that allegations surfaced. When requested about them at follow Friday, the Australian declined remark.

“I perceive the query clearly, however there is not any additional remark proper now,” Giddey answered.

He acknowledged the curiosity within the case when requested a follow-up query.

“I get the query guys, I utterly perceive you guys wish to find out about it, however only for proper now, I haven’t got something to say,” he stated.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was equally quiet.

“Private matter, and I’ve no touch upon it,” Daigneault instructed reporters. “And that’ll be my touch upon something associated.”

Daigneault was once more requested in regards to the allegations and the police investigation forward of Tuesday’s Thunder sport. He declined remark.

Giddey is at present in his third season within the NBA. A former sixth total decide, Giddey has developed right into a key starter for the Thunder, who’re at present off to their finest begin in years with a document of 11-5.