When news came out that top draft prospect Josh Jackson will be required to take anger management classes as part of the diversion agreement in line with the misdemeanor charges filed against him, many wondered what he exactly did to merit him that penalty.
It did not take long for him to break his silence, as the Kansas product admitted to the violent actions he made during a confrontation with one of his school's women's basketball team players, Mackenzie Calvert, last December 9. Jackson said in a document, according to the Associated Press via NBC Sports, that he damaged her car, and had to pay for all the costs of the repair as well.
“I kicked her vehicle, breaking the left rear taillight and denting the driver’s door.”
“A damage estimate of Calvert’s car for $2,991 was given to police in December, according to a Douglas County District Court affidavit. The total repair bill was $3,150, which included $1,127 for the driver’s door and left tail lamp. Jackson was not charged with felony criminal damage in excess of $1,000 because prosecutors couldn’t prove that he caused all the damage to the car “due other unidentifiable individuals damaging the vehicle,”
“He was ordered to pay $158 in court costs, $150 in a diversion fee and $250 in restitution to Timothy Calvert, McKenzie’s father. If Jackson violates his 12-month diversion, he would pay restitution of $3,150 to Calvert.”
Jackson will also reportedly need to complete at least 20 hours of community service before October 31st, and write a letter of apology before June 30th.
The 20-year-old was already gaining a lot of steam heading into the draft with some scouts even projecting him to be a top-three pick. His supporters are hopeful he'll be able to comply with everything needed to clear his name and for him to just focus on playing basketball. There is no doubt he is a very talented player but his off court issues may get in the way for his stock to drop, especially with a talented pool of players in this year's draft.
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