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EMU Basketball Star Emoni Bates Arraigned for Gun Charges

Author Anne Erickson
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 17: Emoni Bates #1 of the Memphis Tigers handles the ball during the first half against the Boise State Broncos in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Eastern Michigan University basketball star Emoni Bates was arraigned on gun charges Monday (Sept. 19) After the arraignment, he was suspended from “practice and playing privileges,” according to a release.

A statement from Eastern states, “We are aware of a situation involving men’s basketball student-athlete Emoni Bates. Eastern Michigan University takes all allegations of this nature very seriously. Per department policy, he has been suspended automatically from practice and playing privileges until the legal process is resolved. Because this is an on-going legal matter, the University will have no further comment at this time.”

According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled Bates over after he didn’t stop at an intersection over the weekend. Then, they found a firearm and took Bates into custody.

Bates’ probable cause hearing is scheduled for October 6 at 9 a.m.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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