JR Smith, the former NBA star and two-time champion, was arrested on Monday in Texas and charged with assault causing bodily injury and family violence, according to case information. Smith, a Cleveland Cavaliers alum, was arrested and is being held in the Hunt County Detention Center. Smith has not yet had a bond hearing, meaning he remains in custody until further notice.
The arrest reportedly followed an automatic license plate reader flag on Smith's vehicle. The system notified authorities of an active warrant for the former basketball player, which led to his arrest.
According to the details provided, Smith's brother took possession of the vehicle following the arrest. The arrest is a significant development for Smith, who rose to fame in the NBA and won two championship titles. However, available information does not provide additional details about the allegations, circumstances surrounding the warrant, or events leading up to the reported family violence assault charge.
In the meantime, the former NBA champion is in custody as the next stage of the process unfolds. Smith now finds himself in the middle of an unfolding legal situation in Texas, where the active warrant, the automatic license plate reader flagging his vehicle, and the subsequent booking took place.
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