Reports: Ty Lawson violates probation with three failed sobriety tests, bench warrant issued

Posted Mar 8, 2017
Sacramento Kings Ty Lawson could be in a bit of trouble again. TMZ and the Denver Post have reported that Lawson, the 29-year old who was arrested for driving under the influence twice in one year prior to signing with the Kings last fall, had thrice failed a court-ordered sobriety test, and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest in Colorado. (Yahoo! Sports)

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