Rashid Byrd, a 39-year-old former NBA player, has been sentenced to 90 years to life in prison for a series of sexual assaults.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the investigation into Byrd began in 2019.
LAPD statement
During the investigation, detectives learned that in 2010 Byrd was convicted of sexually assaulting another victim. Detectives also discovered that Byrd had been arrested in Washington state in 2005 for sexually assaulting a young woman.
Byrd is known for his role in the 2008 comedy film "Semi-Pro." He played 22 games for the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League in the 2008-09 season.
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