Washington’s Trial Stalled by Passport Crisis | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Deshawndre Washington, a former New Mexico State basketball player facing sexual assault charges tied to an alleged hazing incident, is stuck in Lebanon unable to return for his trial — his passport seized by Interpol and a bench warrant complicating his return. His agent, Kerry Carter, insists Washington never tried to evade justice and was trying to stay focused on basketball abroad, though he initially resisted the move. With the trial now postponed for the sixth time, Carter claims Washington’s legal team has sought leniency to appear late without prejudice, citing delays due to Middle…