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Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: JOHN HANNA, Associated Press , as published by KXAN-NBC
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A gun charge was previously filed, but this matter has now been resolved.
In Texas, a court decision has been made regarding a well-known athlete. A gun charge was previously filed, but this matter has now been resolved. The outcome is that the charge is no longer pending.
The resolution of this case came about after the athlete completed a specific program. This program allowed him to avoid certain consequences. A judge in Harris County made the decision to dismiss the charge.
Further information about this case can be found through court records or the original news source, which provides more details about the events and the decision made by the judge.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN-NBC ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, a court decision has been made regarding a well-known athlete. A gun charge was previously filed, but this matter has now been resolved. The outcome is that the charge is no longer pending…
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