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Shawn Kemp Sentenced for Assault, Faces Lawsuit

8/23/2025

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Shawn Kemp, 55, was sentenced on August 22, 2025, for second-degree assault related to a March 2023 incident in Tacoma.
The judge ordered 30 days of electronic monitoring, one year of community custody, and 240 hours of community service.
Kemp acknowledged his poor decisions, while his defense argued he acted in self-defense.
No injuries resulted from the incident, but a lawsuit for emotional distress has been filed against Kemp.

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Story summary

Shawn Kemp, 55, was sentenced on August 22, 2025, for second-degree assault related to a March 2023 incident in Tacoma.
The judge ordered 30 days of electronic monitoring, one year of community custody, and 240 hours of community service.
Kemp acknowledged his poor decisions, while his defense argued he acted in self-defense.
No injuries resulted from the incident, but a lawsuit for emotional distress has been filed against Kemp.