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Houston Rockets forward Juwan Howard was accused today
\n of shoplifting a $2,000 pair of sunglasses from a Miami-area optical
\n store.<\/p>\n
Miami police are investigating the claim, but no charges have been filed
\n and Howard has denied any wrongdoing."I’m aware of the situation and
\n have spoken to my attorney," Howard said in a statement. "I will
\n vigorously defend myself and (I) am confident I’ll be cleared of these
\n baseless charges."<\/p>\n
The owner of Eye Q Optical in South Beach told Miami television stations
\n that he has a surveillance tape showing Howard take a pair of sunglasses,
\n though he has not allowed media outlets see the tape.<\/p>\n
from the Houston Chronicle<\/a><\/p>\n We are not sure which is more disconcerting – that The Dowbrigade is used to students coming to his classes Houston Rockets forward Juwan Howard was accused today of shoplifting a $2,000 pair of sunglasses from a Miami-area optical store. Miami police are investigating the claim, but no charges have been filed and Howard has denied any wrongdoing."I’m aware of … Continue reading
\n an American athlete who is being paid $112 MILLION DOLLARS to play
\n basketball
\n and be a role model for kids is being accused of stealing a pair of sunglasses,
\n or that a store in Miami has the balls to charge 2 grand for a pair of
\n shades.<\/em><\/p>\n
\n wearing wristwatches worth more than his car, but if it starts happening
\n with sun glasses, we will be deeply discouraged….<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"