Strahinja Jokic, the older brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, has been sentenced to one year of probation following a courtside altercation that went viral during a NuggetsLakers game in April 2024, according to The Denver Post.
The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct after punching a Lakers fan, identified as Nicholas Meyer, at Ball Arena.
The trespassing charge is a misdemeanor, while disorderly conduct is considered a petty offense under Colorado law.
Meyer claimed in court that the attack left him with a concussion, facial cuts, bruises, and a deviated septum.
The assault shattered my sense of safety and control, Meyer said, via 9News. I became fearful of leaving my home, especially with my family. I worry constantly about retaliation, not just from the Jokic family, but from fans who might recognize me and act out violently.
Initially, Strahinja was charged with third-degree assault after video of the incident circulated across social media.
He later told investigators that he struck Meyer while trying to protect an elderly man hes known for a long time, per CBS News.
One of Nikola Jokic brothers punches a fan after Lakers Vs Nuggets Game 2 pic.twitter.com/f0wLgKAV1q
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