Andray Blatche Brought in for Questioning About a Reported Sexual Assault; Will Not be Charged

Just hours after Andray Blatche's contract with the Nets became fully guaranteed, Brooklyn's backup center was brought in by Philadelphia Police for questioning surrounding a sexual assault that had occurred in the Four Seasons Hotel the team was staying at just before 4am. Two other men were also brought in for questioning.

Police say that Blatche was in the same suite in which the assault occurred, but he was not in the same room. He will not be charged with anything.

From commissioner Charles Ramsey: "From all accounts, he (Blatche) was not personally involved in any kind of assault or anything like that"
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeckNYT) January 8, 2013

Blatche was questioned and released and will not be charged.
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeckNYT) January 8, 2013

The Nets released the following statement:

"We are aware of the ongoing police investigation regarding a member of the Brooklyn Nets. We will have no further comment until the investigation has concluded. All of our players are available for tonight's game."

Blatche would tweet (and then delete) the following: