Ex-NBA Shawn Kemp Sentenced 30 Days Home Monitoring Assault Case

Shawn Kemp, the former NBA star and six-time All-Star, was sentenced to 30 days of home monitoring, along with 240 hours of community service and one year of community custody, for a 2023 shooting incident outside the Tacoma Mall. The charges stemmed from an altercation where Kemp fired shots at two men he claimed had stolen property from him, including his truck and cellphone. Although initially charged with first-degree assault, Kemp pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, with the judge granting a downward exception to the typical jail sentence due to the circumstances and Kemp's claim of self-defense. None of the shots fired injured anyone, and Kemp expressed remorse during sentencing, acknowledging he should have acted differently. His attorneys emphasized his regret and commitment to positive community involvement, while prosecutors had initially sought a nine-month jail term. Kemp will serve his jail time at home, reflecting the court's recognition of the incident's complexities and Kemp's standing as a community figure.