NMSU hazing case: Agent to discuss Washington’s whereabouts

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Former New Mexico State University men's basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 will speak with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court.

Washington's accused of 15 felonies tied to an alleged hazing scandal that happened during the 2022-23 basketball season at NMSU.

Earlier this month, Washington delayed his trial by failing to appear in court on Aug. 3 and 5. On Aug. 3, he was later seen playing in a basketball tournament in Lebanon.

His agency and father told ABC-7 that Washington tried to return to Las Cruces for his case, but was held up by military conflict in the Middle East.

The New Mexico Department of Justice recently filed a motion requesting depositions for two other former players, Kim Aiken Jr. and Doctor Bradley. NMDOJ argued that Washington's absence prevented them from testifying on Aug. 3.

Nearly three weeks after those missed court dates, Washington's agent, Kerry Carter, arrived in the Borderland to meet with his lawyers in this case, David Mestemaker and Michael E. Cain.

ABC-7 will sit down for a one-on-one interview today with Carter to discuss Washington's current location, his expected return to the U.S. and what's next for the case.

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