Derrick Rose talks LAPD investigation

With New York Knicks training camp set to get underway, it was only a matter of time before the media got Derrick Rose in front of a microphone to ask him about allegations and investigations.

Rose faces sexual abuse allegations and a civil lawsuit, with the Los Angeles Police Department recently entering the fray.

Rose spoke about the situation with USA Today‘s Mike Coppinger:

“I haven’t talked to anyone (from the LAPD) and this is my first time hearing about (the investigation),” Rose, a former Chicago Bulls No. 1 overall pick, said on the eve of Knicks training camp. “Once again, I’m not worried about it. I feel like I haven’t done anything wrong.

“ … I can’t think about the case that I feel like I’m innocent in. I feel like I didn’t do anything wrong. And I can’t let that distract me from the year that I have ahead of me.”

The LAPD mention is a new development, though, and confirmed. This means the department has an open criminal investigation on Rose, a much more serious issue than the highly publicized civil suit.

Rose seems calm now, though the LAPD revelation adds another layer to a convoluted story without a predictable outcome. His civil trial begins October 4.

About Chris Roling

Chris is an Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism graduate and associate editor here at TSD. He also covers breaking news and the NFL at Bleacher Report and resides in Athens (OH) with his wife and two dogs.

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