Former Baylor Basketball Player Arrested For Trying To Extort RG3

[THEREALBRAND]

A federal judge has set a $25,000 bond for a 25-year-old man sources say is accused of trying to blackmail Robert Griffin III.

Richard Khamir Hurd, a former Baylor basketball player, is charged with extortion following his Friday arrest by FBI agents.

Court documents unsealed following Hurd’s 10 a.m. arraignment describe Hurd contacting an representative of a St. Louis, Mo., agency, identified only as “B.D.” on June 18.

“Hurd communicated that he had derogatory information on a client of B.D., and that he intended to release that information to the media to damage or injure the reputation of B.D.’s client unless the client paid Hurd a substantial sum of money,” states the affidavit.

Griffin is not named in the document, but sources said Sunday that the Heisman Trophy winner was the target of the alleged extortion attempt. His manager’s name is Ben Dogra.

According to records, a man appointed by "B.D." to represent the agency and Hurd met at a Waco business on Friday, where Hurd “signed a non-disclosure agreement, turned over his derogatory information and was give a check representing the lump-sum payment.”

An undercover FBI agent was also present at the meeting, state court documents.

Hurd was arrested shortly after the meeting, according to the affidavit.

UPDATE: Ex-Baylor basketball player accused of trying to blackmail Robert Griffin III released from jail | Wacotrib.com

Dude use to sit in front of me in Astronomy class, and he was always cool. Hate to see him get caught up like this

 

[THE MACHINE]

<--- nikkas stay schemin

 

[THEREALBRAND]

BEREA, Ohio -- Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III said the arrest of a former Baylor basketball player for allegedly trying to extort money from the Heisman Trophy winner is a good lesson for NFL rookies.

"There's vultures out there, people looking to climb on top of all your money," Griffin said Tuesday, taking a break from teaching football skills to kids during a Play 60 event at the Browns' training facility.

Griffin would not comment directly on the arrest of Richard Khamir Hurd, 25, who was arraigned Monday in federal court in Waco, Texas, for allegedly threatening to release "derogatory information" about Griffin unless he was paid a "substantial sum."

According to court documents, Hurd contacted a representative from a St. Louis agency last week, threatening to publicize information about a client unless he was paid. The representative is identified in documents only by the initials B.D.

Griffin's agent is St. Louis-based Ben Dogra. The documents don't name Griffin.

Griffin said his situation, which coincided with his participation in the league's four-day rookie symposium, is a perfect cautionary tale for young players transitioning into the pros. This week, the NFC's rookies have heard from players like Michael Vick and Adam "Pacman" Jones about their off-the-field problems.

"It's something I knew was coming," Griffin said, "and when you hear those guys (former NFL players) talk about being careful and keep your circle real small -- all those things come back to you when you hear about stuff like this. You've got to be careful with who you trust."

Griffin enjoys being around people, and the No. 2 overall draft pick said it can be challenging to keep private.

"There's a fine line between guarding yourself and being guarded," he said. "I think I do a pretty good job of guarding myself, even with this situation. It's just something unfortunate that happened so I think guys can learn. It's just something that everyone can learn from and just move on."

Hurd played basketball at Baylor as a walk-on, from the 2004-05 season through the 2007-08 season, after a high school career at Heritage Christian Academy in Cleveland north of Houston, according to Baylor sports information. His brother, Lamar Hurd, also played at Heritage Christian and later at Oregon State.

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[dre]

Derogatory information

I wonder if he told that guy he plans to keep those plaits forever

 

[Rev]

So RGIII is gay?

 

[Alex Cross]

on everything, i went to spring break a while back with this nikka.

 

[*Hulks Up*]

Dude use to sit in front of me in Astronomy class, and he was always cool. Hate to see him get caught up like this

on everything, i went to spring break a while back with this nikka.

How much did he extort ya'll for? Damn, it's extorting season for real, TO, Mark Jackson and now RG3? This makes me wonder how many blackmailers are actually getting away with it.

 

[FaTaL]

UPDATE: Ex-Baylor basketball player accused of trying to blackmail Robert Griffin III released from jail | Wacotrib.com

Dude use to sit in front of me in Astronomy class, and he was always cool. Hate to see him get caught up like this

wow he fuked up, at least federal prisons are better then state

 

[Clem]

Should have sold to Deadspin and kept it moving.