Ja Morant lawyers site self-defense in lawsuit against the NBA star

• Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is facing a lawsuit in Tennessee against assault
• Ja Morant is accused of assault, reckless endangerment, abuse or neglect, and infliction of emotional distress
• No criminal charges have been filed against the basketball player 

Circuit Court Judge Carol Chumney has announced that the next step in the legal proceedings will involve hearing from the lawyers involved in the case involving NBA Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, including those representing the Tennessee attorney general. The purpose of this hearing will be to determine whether the law in question can be applied to the case based on the state Constitution.

The lawsuit was initially filed when the plaintiff, Holloway, was 17 years old. The lawsuit accuses Morant and his friend, Davonte Pack, of various charges including assault, reckless endangerment, abuse or neglect, and infliction of emotional distress. An amended complaint has since identified Holloway, who is now 18 years old, as the plaintiff. Can you be arrested at airport

In response to the lawsuit, Morant filed a countersuit, accusing Holloway of slander, battery, and assault. It’s worth noting that no criminal charges have been filed against Morant at this time.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is facing a lawsuit against assault and is even facing a 25-match NBA ban. | PHOTO: CNN |

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The legal arguments surrounding this case have become complex, with one point of contention being whether the state’s “stand your ground” law can be invoked to support Morant’s defence. During a hearing, Holloway’s lawyer, Rebecca Adelman, argued that Morant had waived his claim to immunity and that the self-defence claim under the state law should not be a reason to dismiss the civil case. Adelman cited the absence of an ongoing criminal investigation against Morant as one of the reasons for this argument. She further contended that the self-defence and immunity claims were raised too late in the legal process, describing them as a last-ditch effort.

On the other hand, Morant’s lawyer, Will Perry, argued that there are provisions in the “stand your ground” law that can apply to civil cases, asserting that Morant is entitled to immunity. Perry stated that the motion was filed in a timely manner, considering that the trial is not scheduled until 2024.

Following the court proceedings, Adelman expressed disappointment in the judge’s decision to allow the immunity claim to continue. However, she expressed satisfaction that the court has agreed to consider arguments regarding the constitutional challenge to the law’s application in the case.