Former Georgia star cornerback Deandre Baker has been included on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s exemption list on Monday.
Former Prize Winner Jim Thorpe was drafted 30th overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft, but was charged with four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of assault. aggravated with a firearm in May 2020.
While at a home party, Baker was accused of stealing victims of their money and watches while threatening them with a firearm. Also involved in the incident was Seattle Seahawks cornerback and former Florida Gator Quinton Dunbar, who was also included on the Commissioner’s Exemption List.
If Baker is convicted, he will face a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Florida has a strict 10-20 year life law that states that if a person is convicted of 18 specified crimes involving the use of a firearm, including aggravated assault and robbery, they will face a minimum of 10 years in prison. .
The Miramar Police Department’s request for an arrest warrant indicated that Baker instructed an outside member to shoot one of the party goers. Fortunately, this did not happen because Baker would face life in prison if he did.
The Giants cornerback was no longer going to be with the team, dealing with his legal problems, but now it is highly likely that the team will be able to get their money back because Baker was included on the Commissioner’s List of exemptions.
It has been sad to say the least I heard the news of this incident that involved Baker. We will continue to provide the latest details on Baker’s situation as they become available.
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