Kermit Alan Washington (born September 17, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. Washington is best remembered for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977. His punch nearly killed Tomjanovich, and resulted in severe medical problems. However, Tomjanovich made a full recovery and ultimately made the All-Star team two years later. Washington was not a highly coveted player coming out of high school and barely got into college on an athletic scholarship. He averaged a mere four points per game (ppg) during his senior season of high school. He improved rapidly once at American University, and became one of only seven players in NCAA history to average 20 points and 20 rebounds throughout the course of their career.
Prosecutors have filed charges against former NBA forward Kermit Washington, accusing him of embezzling about a half-million dollars in charitable donations meant to help the needy in Africa and spending it on jewelry, vacations and other things. Washington, who was released on $75,000 bond, is charged with interfering with internal revenue laws, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, obstruction of justice and aggravated identity theft. The charges largely stem from transactions that occurred from about 2004 through 2013, according to the indictment."The federal indictment alleges this former NBA player used his celebrity status to exploit the good intentions of those who donated to a charity he founded, called Project Contact Africa," said Tammy Dickinson, U.S. attorney for the western district of Missouri.
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"How Bron doesn’t Kermit Washington these refs is beyond me"russjc16 says
"@NickelD1979 I need to tell you the story of how I witnessed someone heckling Kermit Washington at a G league game… https://t.co/oJtFjlPIoQ"galaxyguides says
"Michael Caine gets to be in Tenet with John David Washington AND he knows Kermit the Frog..........some dudes have all the luck"Mrdenimleather says
"@official_HFL A dangerous man. To bad him and mcsorley will be tied together like Kermit Washington and rudy t."In The News
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"TMZ: Ex-NBA PF Kermit Washington Denied Early Prison Release Amid COVID-19 Fear"International Business Times reports
"Former Lakers Forward Fears Dying In Prison, Asks For Immediate Release"New York Post reports
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