Who is Marcus Jordan? Michael Jordan's son arrested in Florida, leaves jail in Lamborghini
Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, leaves Florida jail
Marcus Jordon, son of Michael Jordan, was released from the Orange County Jail on Tuesday morning, hours after he was arrested under suspicion of DUI and drug possession in Maitland, Florida. He did not respond to reporters' questions as he was escorted to a waiting vehicle.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Marcus Jordan, the 34-year-old son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was released from the Orange County Jail Tuesday afternoon after an early morning run-in with the law.
He was arrested in Maitland, Florida and currently faces charges of DUI, property damage, cocaine possession and resisting arrest without violence, according to an arrest affidavit.
Who is Marcus Jordan?
UCF Alum:
Jordan played basketball for the University of Central Florida from 2009 to 2012.
Central Florida's Marcus Jordan celebrates after a 3-point shot against Marshall at the UCF Arena in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in 2013.
Business venture in Orlando:
In May 2016, Jordan launched a high-end sneaker store called "Trophy Room," situated in the Disney Springs shopping district at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
After three years, the physical store closed, and the business shifted to online-only sales.
Relationship:
Jordan gained attention for his past relationship with Larisa Pippen, the ex-wife of his father's former teammate, Scottie Pippen.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 10: Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are seen on January 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)
The couple dated for about two years before splitting in 2024.
Previous run-ins with the law:
According to FOX News, Jordan has had previous encounters with law enforcement.
In 2012, he pleaded no contest to charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Omaha, Nebraska.
A separate charge of obstructing a police officer was dismissed as part of a plea deal, according to reports.
Court records show that Marcus Jordan, who TMZ reports is Micael Jordan's son, was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday, Feb. 4. (Credit: Orange County Jail)
Marcus Jordan arrested in Maitland
What we know:
According to officials, around 1:14 a.m. on Feb. 4 officers noticed a car with its headlights on, facing southbound on the railroad tracks.
After identifying the vehicle, officers discovered the car had just fled from a traffic stop initiated by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Officers detected the smell of alcohol coming from the car and the driver, identified as Marcus Jordan, who was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes, the report states.
Jordan stated he had made a wrong turn and needed help getting his vehicle off the tracks. However, police said he refused to exit the car until they ordered him and the passenger out.
According to officials, Jordan informed police that he had been at several venues in the Winter Park and Casselberry area, with his most recent stop being Rachel's Gentleman's Club.
After conducting a series of sobriety tests, officers reported that Jordan was arrested for DUI. Police stated that he refused to cooperate when they attempted to escort him to the patrol car and declined to get inside.
Records indicate that during a search, officers discovered cocaine in Jordan's pants pocket.
He was transported and held at the Orange County Jail, according to the report.
What's next:
Jordan was released from the Orange County Jail around noon on Tuesday and video shows him leaving in a blue Lamborghini.
We don't know if a court date has been set yet.
This story will be updated as more information is provided.
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The Source: The information in this article comes from jail records, as well as information shared by the Maitland Police Department and FOX News.