Former NBA Player Ben McLemore Found Guilty of Sexual Assault Stemming From 2021 House Party

The rape scandal involving former NBA player Ben McLemore has garnered significant attention. He was convicted of raping a 21-year-old woman during a 2021 party at a lake house. The jury in Clackamas County, situated just south of Portland, found the 32-year-old guilty of rape, unlawful sexual penetration, and a charge of sexual abuse, while acquitting him of another sexual abuse count, as reported by KGW. Sentencing is set for Wednesday.District Attorney John Wentworth emphasized that Clackamas County holds all individuals accountable for their crimes, regardless of status. During the trial, prosecutors asserted the encounter was non-consensual, while McLemore's defense claimed otherwise. The victim testified she was incapacitated from excessive drinking and recalled waking during the assault. Key evidence included photographs depicting her distress.McLemore maintained the encounter was consensual and stated he left immediately after receiving an alarming text from his wife.