Lamar Odom Denies Las Vegas DUI Charges in Court Appearance
Lamar Odom pleaded not guilty to charges linked to a January DUI arrest in Nevada. His attorney, Kevin Coburn, filed the plea in Clark County on March 17.
In the proceeding, Lamar Odom denied Las Vegas DUI charges during the court appearance. A bench trial is scheduled for the morning of July 7.
Court allegations and timetable
Court records obtained and reviewed by Filmogaz.com show the arrest took place early on Jan. 17. The plea filing occurred exactly two months later.
- DUI charge from the Jan. 17 stop.
- Alleged speeding more than 41 miles per hour over the limit.
- Accusation of an improper lane change or failure to maintain lane.
- Two additional traffic violations were listed.
Plea submission
Coburn entered the not guilty plea on Odom’s behalf. The court docket sets the bench trial for July 7 in Clark County.
Treatment and management statements
On Jan. 29, manager Gina Rodriguez confirmed Odom entered a 30-day rehab program. He sought treatment at iRely Recovery in Los Angeles for marijuana use.
Rodriguez said he was concerned that cannabis use could trigger a relapse. She added Odom took steps to address triggers and focus on his health.
Documentary revisits 2015 overdose
A new episode of Netflix’s Untold series premieres March 31. The trailer revisits Odom’s 2015 overdose at a Nevada brothel.
He recounts suffering what he described as 12 strokes and six heart attacks. Ex-wife Khloe Kardashian appears and recalls trying to protect him.
- Kardashian and Odom married in 2009 and initially separated in 2013.
- The trailer mentions past escapes from rehab and extended substance binges.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP for support.
