Josh Giddey is being investigated by Newport Seashore, California police on allegations he was concerned in an improper relationship with an underaged lady, in line with an announcement from police chief Joseph L. Cartwright launched Wednesday.
In a since-deleted submit, an nameless social media consumer mentioned a woman who’s seen with Giddey in movies and images was a highschool junior on the time. The social media account has since been deactivated.
“The Newport Seashore Police Division is conscious of knowledge being circulated on-line involving an alleged relationship between skilled basketball participant Josh Giddey and a feminine minor,” the assertion learn, partially. “The Newport Seashore Police Division is actively looking for further data associated to those allegations and pursuing all leads and proof to acquire the info of the case.
“The Newport Seashore Police Division goals to make sure a good and thorough investigative course of whereas sustaining the privateness and dignity of everybody concerned. Right now, NBPD Detectives are nonetheless conducting an lively investigation.”
The NBA can be investigating the allegations.
Giddey has remained within the lineup of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder whereas the investigations are ongoing.Â
