Star Athletes Who Were Arrested In 2023

The following article includes references to mental health issues, substance abuse, and domestic assault.

Since the dawn of time, people have placed athletes on pedestals, honoring them for their accomplishments and fantastic abilities. That hasn't changed since the first Olympic games from the ancient times, and it's not likely to change anytime soon. These days, athletes are often celebrities adored by millions, so they can seem larger than life. Of course, they're people like everyone else, and some get into a lot of trouble with the law.

The difference between an average person and a star athlete getting busted by the cops is the publicity. The media hounds athletes when they cross a line, and it can mar the athlete's career or permanently ban them from their chosen sport. Some find their celebrity status isn't enough to keep them out of prison, and in 2023, a plethora of athletes found themselves on the wrong side of the law.

While many athletes are arrested for partying too hard or carrying something illicit they shouldn't have in their possession, others committed or allegedly committed serious crimes. In the year of 2023, some were arrested to protect them from themselves, while others were held to protect those around them.