New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker has yet to turn himself in on an arrest warrant stemming from an alleged armed robbery on Wednesday evening, but his attorney has finally broken his silence.
Bradford Cohen issued a statement late on Friday night claiming that his client is “innocent of all charges.”
“I want to thank Miramar PD for being professional in regards to surrendering and issues with the case. We understand that the officers can only base warrants on what was told to them at the time,” Cohen wrote on Instagram. “We have had affidavits from several witnesses that also dispute the allegations and exculpate our client. Our investigator has had them for some time. We would have rather presented them to the court at the proper time, rather than in the media, but in this day and age, people rush to judgement. Where some seek publicity, we seek justice. I look forward to moving this case forward to proper conclusion, as we believe our client is innocent of any charges.”
Prior to the statement from Cohen, the attorney representing Seattle Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar, who was reportedly with Baker during the robbery, ripped Miramar PD, claiming he has five signed affidavits from alleged witnesses stating his client was not involved.
“All of the affidavits indicate my client is innocent,” Michael Grieco told the Miami Herald. “I have never in my career seen a police department so excited about arresting a celebrity.”
Baker faces four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault for his alleged role in the robbery, which would carry a recommended minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.
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