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Friday, April 8, 2011

LeBron James' Mom Gets Arrested


LeBron James' mom, Gloria James, reportedly arrested for assault



LeBron James' mother, Gloria James, was reportedly arrested for misdemeanor assault at a Miami hotel, according to multiple reports. The Associated Press confirmed the arrest by Miami Beach Police.
NBC Miami reports Gloria James was arrested at the Fontainebleau Hotel and released early Thursday morning. WPLG reports Gloria James assaulted a parking attendant at the hotel.
She reportedly assaulted a valet because it was taking too long to have her car delivered. Miami Beach police told the Associated Press that several witnesses supported valet Sorel Rockfeller's account of the incident.
This Aug. 22, 2009, file photo shows Gloria James, mother of basketball star LeBron James, watching a group of bike riders as she waits to start another group of riders at the "King for Kids Bikeathon" in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo)
Police reported that Gloria James had a strong odor of alcohol on her breath and here eyes were bloodshot when officers arrived at the hotel at 4:47 a.m.
James was issued a Promise to Appear on charges of simple battery and disorderly conduct, according to reports. A police report indicated James was released to Miami Heat executive Steve Stowe.



In 2006, Gloria James was arrested for DWI and kicked out the window of a police car after being detained. In addition to driving while intoxicated, she was charged with reckless operation, speeding for driving 50 mph in a 30-mph zone, disorderly conduct and damaging police equipment.


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