Oakley accepts deal to dismiss charges from MSG altercation

Former New York Knicks forward Charles Oakley accepted a plea deal to dismiss misdemeanor charges stemming from a February incident at Madison Square Garden.

Oakley, 53, was arrested and charged with five misdemeanors — two for assault, two for harassment and one for trespassing — in the altercation in which security physically removed him from the arena at the start of a Feb. 8 game.

The incident stemmed from a longstanding dispute Oakley had with Knicks owner James Dolan.

Oakley admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to stay away from MSG for one year as part of the deal. The charges will be dismissed if Oakley stays out of trouble for six months and adheres to the ban.

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