Former Georgia CB DeAndre Baker signs with Kansas City after dropped robbery charges

After robbery charges were dropped last week, former Bulldog DeAndre Baker is getting a fresh start in Kansas City. Details here

Former Georgia defensive back DeAndre Baker’s robbery charges were dropped last week after news the attorney representing three of the four men who were allegedly robbed by Baker, William Dean, was arrested on extortion charges.

Baker, a 2019 first-round draft pick by New York Giants, was released from the team after the incident in September.

He faced a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted and now, only a week after charges were dropped, Baker has a fresh start as a Kansas City Chief.

NFL Network reported late Tuesday night that the defending Super Bowl champs have signed Baker to the practice squad with an avenue to the starting roster if he plays well.

Great to see Baker get another shot in the NFL after a rough rookie season in New York and the wild situation in September.

 


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Charges dropped against former Georgia DB Deandre Baker

The charges have been dropped against former Georgia and New York Giants DB Deandre Baker, lawyer of accusers has been arrested.

Former Georgia and New York Giants defensive back Deandre Baker, who was accused of four counts of robbery with a firearm, has had his charges dropped this Monday.

This comes after news of the attorney representing three of the four men who were allegedly robbed by Baker, William Dean, being arrested on extortion charges.

Investigators arrested Dean after learning of his attempt to extort Baker for $800,000 in return for softening the accusers allegations, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

The attorney for three of the four men former Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker allegedly robbed was arrested Monday morning in conjunction with an alleged extortion attempt.

Dean and his clients demanded $1.5 million from Baker and negotiated the number down to $800,000 in order to change their statements, but no money ever changed hands, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Post. The Sheriff’s Office declined further comment during an ongoing investigation, but the source says they were involved in the set-up from the beginning.

The Broward State Attorney’s Office announced that it will be dropping all charges against Baker, following Dean’s arrest on Monday.

Baker was facing a minimum of 10 years in prison if he was convicted on his charges as the state of Florida carries a strict “10-20-Life” law that requires courts to impose a minimum sentence of 10 years, 20 years, or 25 years to life for certain felony convictions involving the use or attempted use of a firearm or destructive device.

“On Monday morning, November 16, 2020, William Dean, an attorney representing three of the alleged victims, was arrested for extortion related to soliciting a cash payout on behalf of the three men in exchange for altered testimony. This testimony was provided in the form of written, signed, notarized but identical in content affidavits in which the alleged victims recanted their three previous sworn statements and instead asserted that they did not get an accurate look at the events as they occurred, that Deandre Baker was present but not involved in any criminal act and that they were not robbed or assaulted,” the state released in a statement.

“Therefore, the State of Florida will announce a nolle prosequi of all charges against Deandre L. Baker.”

Baker was released by the New York Giants in September following the incident and will still face NFL discipline due to the personal conduct policy.  He will remain a free agent until further notice from the league and how they will handle the situation.

Baker will not be returning to the Giants.

This is great news for the 23-year-old Baker and all of his lifelong supporters.  Baker now will begin the process of attempting to earn the trust of an NFL franchise to take a second chance on him.

Former UGA CB Deandre Baker put on Commissioner’s Exempt List

Former Georgia football CB Deandre Baker has been put on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List following multiple charges.

Former star Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker has been placed on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s Commissioner’s Exempt List this Monday.

The former Jim Thorpe Award winner was drafted 30th overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, but was charged with four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm in May of 2020.

While at a house party, Baker was charged with robbing victims of their money and watches while threatening them with a firearm.  Also involved in the incident was Seattle Seahawks cornerback and former Florida Gator Quinton Dunbar, who was also placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

If Baker is convicted, he will face a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Florida carries a strict 10-20-life law that states if any person is convicted of 18 certain crimes involving the use of a firearm, including aggravated assault and robbery, they will face a minimum of 10 years in prison.

The Miramar Police Department’s application for an arrest warrant stated that Baker instructed a third party member to shoot one of the partygoers. This thankfully did not happen because Baker would be facing life in prison if it did.

The Giants’ cornerback was already not going to be with the team, dealing with his legal issues, but now the team can most likely get their money back due to Baker being placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

It has been sad to say the least hearing the news of this incident involving Baker unravel.  We will continue to provide the latest details on Baker’s situation as they are available.