Chris 'Birdman' Andersen's Home Searched As Part Of Child Pornography Investigation

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Chris Andersen Investigation Commented On By Nuggets Coach George Karl

Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen is currently being investigated "for undisclosed Internet crimes against children," according to numerous reports released on Wednesday. While the investigation is troubling to say the least, it's difficult to speculate what exactly is happening in the situation.

Andersen's agent has already asked for the public to hold judgment and now George Karl -- coach of "Birdman" and the Nuggets -- has also gone on record to talk about the situation.

"For me right now, I'm in a stage where I don't know enough information and we're advised probably not to talk about it until we know the information, but the one thing I will say is - I trust Chris," Karl said. "My years with him, he's been fantastic and he's really grown as a person. We're going to support him and stand by him."

Considering Karl knows Andersen better than most, his comments on the situation are worth considering.

"I talked to Bird for about 5-10 minutes after shootaround. He was emotional and I was in a state where I didn't want to spend a lot of time on that," Karl said. "I think enough guys individually have been told what's going on. We don't have the full story to analyze and scrutinize. I trust Bird, I think Bird will figure this out."

Until the full story is uncovered, as Karl notes, it's probably best to withhold judgment.

We'll have more on this developing situation in this StoryStream as the investigation is uncovered. For more on the Andersen investigation, visit Denver Stiffs and SB Nation Denver.

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Chris Andersen Investigation: Nuggets Issue Statement Excusing Andersen From Team

The Denver Nuggets issued a statement on the investigation of forward Chris "Birdman" Andersen on Thursday afternoon. The club indicated that they were aware of the investigation but would not offer further comment or elaborate on the details. Via Sam Amick:

"The Denver Nuggets are aware of today's media reports involving forward/center Chris Andersen. It involves a legal investigation and we are awaiting further details. Chris has been excused from all team-related activities indefinitely as he deals with the reported investigation. Per team policy, the Nuggets will not comment on any ongoing legal circumstance involving any player or employee."

Andersen has reportedly been the target of a potential child pornography investigation since February 2012, and authorities affiliated with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Unit seized property from Andersen's home on Thursday afternoon.

The Nuggets, meanwhile, are set to play a crucial Game 6 on Thursday night at the Pepsi Center. After a dramatic road win against the Lakers on Tuesday, Denver has a shot to even the series at 3-3. Andersen has not played in the series.

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Chris Andersen Investigation: Sheriff's Office Releases Statement Regarding Search Of His Home

The Douglas County Sheriff's office has released a statement regarding their search of the home of Denver Nuggets forward Chris "Birdman" Andersen as part of a child pornography investigation. In the statement, the office notes that it has been investigating Andersen since February.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit began investigating Anderson in February 2012 in reference information that was provided by a law enforcement agency in California.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office took over the criminal investigation at that time.

DCSO has recovered property from the residence that we believe is connected to this case.

This is a search warrant and no arrests have been made.

The Denver Post notes that there is at least one other person living in Andersen's home. However, according to the statement, it appears that Andersen is the target of the investigation at this time. He cooperated fully with the investigation, a Sheriff Office spokesperson told the Denver Post.

For more on the Andersen investigation, visit Denver Stiffs and SB Nation Denver.