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Josh Jackson Reportedly Seeking Diversion, Pleaded Not Guilty to Property Damage

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Kansas star and potential NBA lottery pick Josh Jackson pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in his misdemeanor property damage case and is seeking a diversion, according to Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star and Conrad Swanson of the Lawrence Journal-World:

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Jackson appeared in court where he was formally charged with a single, misdemeanor charge. He pleaded not guilty.

April 12, 2017 at 8:20:32 PM GMT

The charge carries a potential six-month jail sentence, per Laura Bauer and Mara Rose Williams of the Kansas City Star, though if Jackson is found guilty and a diversion program is granted, he potentially could avoid jail time.