A Harris County grand jury indicted former Houston Rockets basketball star and Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy today on six counts of sexual abuse centering on allegations that he molested his five daughters when they were under the age of 14. Previous posts on this rather knarly matter may be reviewed here.
Inasmuch as Murphy has already pleaded not guilty to the charges that were filed in March. The grand jury indictment is a formality. However, it does signal that this case will likely not be settled and will be tried. The prolific Murphy has fathered 14 children by nine women.
Murphy remains free on $20,000 bail. If convicted, he could receive five years to life in prison for the aggravated offenses and two to 20 years for the indecency violations. Because he has no criminal history, Murphy would also be eligible for probation.