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Tennessee's Ruby Whitehorn Pleads to Two Misdemeanors, Enters Judicial Diversion

The court placed her in a diversion program with a path to expungement upon completing required conditions.

Overview

  • A Knox County judge dismissed felony charges of aggravated burglary and domestic assault tied to an Aug. 8 incident.
  • Whitehorn pleaded guilty to misdemeanor aggravated trespassing and vandalism under a negotiated agreement.
  • Judicial diversion requires steps such as anger-management classes and no new offenses, allowing expungement after one year if met.
  • Police reports describe forced entry, property damage and victim-submitted video, while Whitehorn said she was retrieving her phone and passport and her lawyer disputes the allegations.
  • Tennessee suspended her indefinitely after the arrest, and the program offered no update on her status; she started 28 of 34 games last season and averaged 11.6 points.