Lance appeared in court !

All-American basketball star Lance Stephenson appeared in Brooklyn criminal court after being arrested on sexual abuse charges.


The Lincoln High School star was arrested with teammate Darwin Ellis and an unnamed juvenile for allegedly groping a female student. Stephenson then allegedly told her that he would “slap the hell” out of her.

Stephenson and Ellis were charged with sexual abuse in the third degree, forcible touching, menacing and harassment. A court date was set for June 29.