NBA’s Houston Rockets star Dwight Howard under investigation for child abuse

NBA star Dwight Howard is under investigation for suspected child abuse against his seven-year-old son.

Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) argues a foul call during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, in Houston. The Rockets defeated the Spurs 98-81. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

NBA star Dwight Howard is under investigation for suspected child abuse against his seven-year-old son.

It’s the second time Howard, 28, has been investigated by Cobb police for the same allegations, but he has not been charged.

Howard was also under investigation in Florida but also was not charged, his attorney David Oscar Markus said in a statement emailed to reporters.

“The Florida Department of Children and Families thoroughly examined all of the evidence and determined that the claims of child abuse were not substantiated,” Markus said.

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“The case was closed in September.

The boy’s mother, Royce Reed, a former star of the VH1 reality show Basketball Wives, has publicly discussed the allegations on social media in recent days, including an angry message on Instagram stating the investigation continues in Florida.

“Let’s get the facts straight!” Reed wrote.

“THE CASE IS NOT CLOSED AND HE IS/WAS NOT CLEARED!”

Howard is reportedly seeking full custody of his son. Reed’s allegations are an attempt to get money from Howard, his attorney said.

“Even though the allegations have already been found to have no merit, when a complaint about the welfare of a child is made to law enforcement, an investigation is commenced,” Markus said. “We are confident the Georgia authorities will reach the same conclusion as the Florida authorities. The truth is on our side.”

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