texasthunder Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I am posting this as the report came out in our local paper this morning. Will update when more info released. The article came from our local paper and you have to be a subscriber to read it, but here is another link: http://www.kwtx.com/_254sports/home/...160231765.html Monday June 25, 2012 A former Baylor University basketball player is in the McLennan County Jail, charged in an alleged extortion attempt against Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin. Richard Khamir Hurd, who was arrested by FBI agents Friday night, could be arraigned as soon as this morning before U.S. Magistrate Jeffrey C. Manske on federal extortion charges. He was being held Sunday under federal detainer with no bond set. The nature of the alleged attempted extortion could not be confirmed Sunday. The threats reportedly came via text messages, sources told the Tribune-Herald . Griffin, Baylor’s only Heisman Trophy winner, was drafted in April by the Washington Redskins with the second overall pick of the NFL draft. His mother, Jacqueline Griffin, said Sunday her son was attending an NFL rookie event and would not be available for comment. She said she was unaware of any incidents between her son and Hurd, adding that she had never heard his name before. Griffin’s agent, Ben Dogra, did not return phone messages Sunday. Hurd, 25, played high school basketball at Heritage Christian Academy in Cleveland, Texas, and was a walk-on at Baylor beginning in 2004, according to Baylor publications. The 6-foot-5-inch forward started 10 games at Baylor as a freshman. Hurd averaged 17 minutes of playing time a game as a freshman, but managed a total of only 49 minutes of playing time during the next two seasons. He lettered four years, playing his last season in 2008, according to Baylor’s media guide. Baylor basketball coach Scott Drew said Sunday he was not aware of Hurd’s arrest. He said he thought Hurd had been living in Dallas for a time, adding that the former player stopped in at the school to say hello a few times in recent years. “I would like to sit and hear what the facts are before I make any comment or pass judgment,” Drew said. Baylor football coach Art Briles also was unaware of Hurd’s arrest. “My faith and confidence are with RGIII,” Briles said, declining additional comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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texasthunder Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Link please Ok- but you have to be a subscriber to access. Sorry, forgot to put that in my OP. http://www.wacotrib.com/news/160201385.html Well, maybe you dont have to subscribe...........:shutup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 TK - found this doing a google search if you want to update the OP. http://www.wacotrib.com/news/crime/160201385.html EDIT: Never mind, as texasthunder stated, you have to be a subscriber. Here is a link that works, though. http://www.kwtx.com/_254sports/home/headlines/160231765.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 http://www.kwtx.com/_254sports/home/headlines/160231765.html http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/Organizations/Sports+Leagues/NFL/washington+redskins/0fcJ6TS8077pr/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_HOG Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 This is a link to a non subscription report http://www.kwtx.com/news/local/headlines/160231765.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Now, can we format the thread title correctly as outlined in the Rules? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Nice find texas, btw. In regards to the story though, what an idiot. Hard to really get away with that one in the modern world. Hopefully it's a open & shut case that provides little to no distraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Usually you have to have something to hang over the victim's head to attempt extortion... wonder what he was hanging over RG3's head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Usually you have to have something to hang over the victim's head to attempt extortion...wonder what he was hanging over RG3's head? He once threw a bad pass?...His braids are really extensions?...He really is a cyborg?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grhqofb5 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Usually you have to have something to hang over the victim's head to attempt extortion...wonder what he was hanging over RG3's head? Has me a bit concerned. But in any event, the authorities are dealing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martytheman Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He once threw a bad pass?...His braids are really extensions?...He really is a cyborg?... I dunno. Should be interesting to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Awesome Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He once threw a bad pass?...His braids are really extensions?...He really is a cyborg?... He cheated on his fiance with Kim Kardashian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Now, can we format the thread title correctly as outlined in the Rules? Baby steps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 We soooo don't need bad drama right now. Hope they clean this up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He's not a US citizen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 He's not a US citizen? :rotflmao: :applause: Show us your birth certificate, Mr. Griffin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowfire Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Just another example of someone trying to get paid because they don't have the heart to make their own money. Karma seems like it got to him quick though I hope it was worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Usually you have to have something to hang over the victim's head to attempt extortion...wonder what he was hanging over RG3's head? Could be nothing. Could just be that Richard Khamir Hurd is an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Could be nothing. Could just be that Richard Khamir Hurd is an idiot. Lets hope that's the case. I am a little concerned at times (because I'm a super pessimistic person) that RGIII is too good to be true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 They're fake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I hear the extorsion was in regards to Britney Griner dunking over RGIII. :pfft: http://espn.go.com/womens-college-basketball/tournament/2012/story/_/id/7760754/brittney-griner-says-robert-griffin-iii-challenged-dunk-contest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkskin Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hopefully nothing, but i smell drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wonder if this Hurd is related to the former Cowboys' attempted-drug kingpin Hurd. ---------- Post added June-25th-2012 at 01:00 PM ---------- :rotflmao: :applause:Show us your birth certificate, Mr. Griffin!! The long-form! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I wonder if he threatened to tell Redskins fans that RG3 is going to experience some major NFL growing pains because of the system he played in at college. Seriously, the hype is a big concern. The jump from Baylor to the NFC East is HUGE. RG3 is not the once in a lifetime physical freak that Cam Newton is. He is facing some impossible expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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