NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade
Texas judge dismisses misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden
A Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against NBA player James Harden after he successfully completed an alternative resolution program. This program allows the defendant to avoid a criminal record for the charge.
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The dismissal removes the potential for a criminal record for the individual involved, following the completion of a court-supervised diversion program.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationHarris County district attorney's office“Requested the dismissal of the charge”organizationNew York Knicks“NBA team that played the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals”personAlex Salgado“Harris County Criminal Court Judge who dismissed the charge”locationTexas“Jurisdiction where the legal proceedings occurred”organizationHouston Rockets“Harden's former NBA team”personJames Harden“Cleveland Cavaliers guard who faced a misdemeanor gun charge”organizationGolden State Warriors“NBA team that played the Rockets in the 2017-18 Western Conference finals”organizationCleveland Cavaliers“Harden's current NBA team”