Former Knicks star Charles Oakley won't see jail time after Vegas arrest

Oakley pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge

8/7/2018, 9:11 PM
Charles Oakley Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports / Jeremy Brevard
Charles Oakley Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports / Jeremy Brevard

Former Knicks star Charles Oakley will not see jail time after he allegedly cheated at a Las Vegas casino in July, reports Ian Begley of ESPN.

The 54-year-old Oakley pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from the July 7 incident and was fined $1,000.

Oakley's arrest came after he allegedly may have added or reduced his wager on a game when he already knew the outcome. According to TMZ, he removed a $100 chip and added chips on two other hands during Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em. 

In a statement to ESPN, Oakley's attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said Oakley's no contest plea "fully resolves the situation." 

"He appreciates the professionalism of the District Attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event," they added.

Oakley averaged 10.4 points and 10 rebounds per game during his time with the Knicks, which spanned from 1989-90 until 1997-98.

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