Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports

According to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.

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What happenedAccording to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.

What changedOne side frames it as "Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN...". The other frames it as "NBA Star Arrested For Alleged Unlawful Carrying Of Weapon In Red State".

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Still Watching. One side frames it as "Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN...". The other frames it as "NBA Star Arrested For Alleged Unlawful Carrying Of Weapon In Red State".

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Jun 14, 2:17 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

Jun 14, 5:30 AM: 100 Percent Fed Up joined the source map.

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KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles7h ago

Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports

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According to ESPN, the former Rockets player was arrested in Houston overnight when a handgun was allegedly observed in the seat of a car that Harden owns.

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100 Percent Fed Up4h ago

NBA Star Arrested For Alleged Unlawful Carrying Of Weapon In Red State

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Texas, and charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying […]

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