Court Clears NBA Star Ja Morant in Self-Defense Case Stemming from Home Basketball Game Dispute

Memphis, Tennessee – A tense legal battle centered on an alleged assault during a basketball game at the home of Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant came to a close this Monday. A Shelby County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of dismissing the civil lawsuit brought against Morant, citing the NBA star’s credible claim of self-defense. The lawsuit originated from a July 2022 incident, where Joshua Holloway, then 17, accused Morant of assaulting him during a friendly game. According to court documents, the confrontation was sparked when Holloway accidentally hit Morant with a basketball, leading … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Memphis Grizzlies Star Ja Morant Exonerated in Lawsuit, Declared Acted in Self-Defense

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has received a favorable ruling in a lawsuit filed against him by Joshua Holloway. The Shelby County Circuit Court judge overseeing the case determined that Morant was acting in self-defense when he punched Holloway in the face during a pickup game at his Tennessee home in 2022. This ruling grants Morant “the presumption of civil immunity” and places the burden of proof on Holloway to demonstrate that Morant should be held liable in the civil lawsuit. The altercation between Morant and Holloway occurred after hours of pick-up games at Morant’s … Read more