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James Harden released from jail, court appearance set for June 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

James Harden released from jail, court appearance set for June 22
Summary

James Harden was released from jail on June 13 after being arrested for a misdemeanor gun violation. The former Houston Rockets star was taken into custody in downtown Houston early Saturday morning for allegedly carrying an unconcealed weapon in a vehicle. He was driving a Mercedes as part of a group of vehicles that were stopped by police. Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22 regarding the charges.

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  • •Harden was arrested for a misdemeanor gun violation.
  • •He was driving a Mercedes in a group of vehicles.
  • •The arrest occurred in downtown Houston around 3:40 a.m.
  • •Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.
  • •He is 36 years old and previously played for the Houston Rockets.
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  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden released from jail, scheduled to appear in court on June 22
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James Harden released from jail, scheduled to appear in court on June 22

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