The New York Post reported that Williams was playing with a shotgun while giving a tour of his 30,000-square-foot (2,800m2) home when the weapon fired, killing Christofi. "It is an incredibly sad situation. The 12-person jury deliberated for about two hours before it found Billy Ray Turner guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy in the death of Wright, a 6-foot, 11-inch center who played 13 seasons in the NBA before he retired after the 2008-09 campaign. 2:20 pm ET. Again, after this was fully investigated by law enforcement, they came to the decision not to charge Ja with any crime.. Jayson Williams (born February 22, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 11 seasons, primarily with the New Jersey Nets. Martin told prosecutor Paul Hagerman that he was in Batesville, Mississippi, at the time of the shooting just after midnight on July 19, 2010. Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. While the Memphis Grizzlies stars alleged fight with the teenager during a pickup basketball game was previously reported the boy and his mother sued Morant in Jan. 2023, at which point the incident became widely known the Washington Post shared new details culled from police interviews, including a claim that Morant threatened the teenager with a gun following the physical altercation. Tulane leading scorer Teshaun Hightower arrested and charged with murder a week after declaring for NBA Draft Hightower, a former Georgia player, has been dismissed from the Tulane program However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. DALLAS - The murder trial of a man accused in the death of former NBA player and Dallas Carter High superstar Andre Emmett, who was killed in September 2019 near his Dallas home is now. He said the FBI is involved in the investigation. Troubled NBA Star Jayson Williams Released From Prison", "Former Net Williams Tasered By the Police", "Troubled Jayson Williams Busted for Alleged Assault", "Jayson Williams Charged with D.W.I. The slaying is one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. Campos said the motive appears to be retaliation for a robbery in April, in which Crittenton was a victim. Miles, 21, a junior reserve forward from Washington, D.C., and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. Crittenton averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 assists in 113 NBA games. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Sherra Wright to killer her ex-husband, retired NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field Memphis in 2010. A law enforcement officer testified that Miles texted University of Alabama star freshman forward Brandon Miller to bring Miles gun to the scene where the shooting happened, according to CNN affiliate WBMA. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting. ", "We are grieved by the incident that occurred near campus last night and extend our deepest condolences to the victims family and friends," said Alabama in a statement. Alabama forward Miles arrested on murder charge, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. She entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and Judge Lee Coffee sentenced her to 30 years in prison. Rapper Kay Flock Indicted on Federal Racketeering, Murder Charges, Watch Janelle Mone Participate (But Not Score) in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, The NBA Shouldn't Have Creepy Karl Malone at All-Star Weekend. [1][2], Williams was born in Ritter, South Carolina, to Elijah Joshua "EJ" Williams and Barbara Williams. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Twelve of the 15 jurors will end up deciding whether to find Turner guilty or acquit him. [13], On April 21, 2006, a Hunterdon County appeals court ruled that Williams could be retried on a reckless manslaughter charge stemming from the shooting death of Christofi. Hightower had a breakout season for Tulane in 2019-20, averaging 15.9 points and 4.6 rebounds for the Green Wave under first-year coach Ron Hunter. According to CNN, Miles was arrested due to a shooting that transpired on Sunday (Jan. 15 . In a statement Sunday, the university said Miles, a junior reserve forward from Washington, D.C., is no longer on the team. Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris nor Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. Alabama junior forward Darius Miles was arrested on Sunday and charged with capital murder following a shooting in the early morning hours on Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Prosecutors had . T he defense in the murder trial against disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is expected to rest its case Monday. Apr 26, 2020. Williams was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round with the 21st pick of the 1990 NBA draft. Morant then put his chin into the boys shoulder, asked a friend Do I do it to him? and then allegedly punched the boy in the face, forcing him to the ground. No charges were filed against Morant. Martin was convicted and is currently serving prison time in that case. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.". Jack Kennedy said Sunday in a news conference via AL.com. In 2005, he briefly came out of retirement to play for the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.[11]. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Mar. All Rights Reserved. A University of Alabama basketball player was arrested on charges of murder this weekend. He could face life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. After two seasons as a bench player with the 76ers, Williams was traded to the New Jersey Nets for conditional draft choices on October 8, 1992. They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. section: | slug: tulane-leading-scorer-teshaun-hightower-arrested-and-charged-with-murder-a-week-after-declaring-for-nba-draft | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling faces a first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a family member, prosecutors announced Monday. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) The Associated Press. We're continuing to support each other as we process this. Ex-wife of NBA player charged in his murder. [book 1] The book, intended largely to be a humorous recollection of Williams's life in the NBA, was later cited as containing nine separate anecdotes involving his tendency to play with guns, including one where football player Wayne Chrebet is nearly shot and one where the uncle of Manute Bol is threatened with an unloaded handgun. Coffee sentenced her to 30 years in prison. During a brief court hearing Wednesday, Coffee apologized to Turner for the delay in his trial, which could take two weeks. Both suspects appeared in a Tuscaloosa court Tuesday for a bond hearing, court records show. Sherra Wright said she lured her ex-husband to the field by telling him that she was going to meet someone there to get some money, Martin testified. [23], Williams was arrested on May 24, 2009, for allegedly punching a man in the face at a bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. In a statement to the Washington Post, Morants agent Jim Tanner called the allegations unsubstantiated rumors and gossip that were put out by people motivated to tear Ja down and tarnish his reputation for their own financial gain., Any and every allegation involving a firearm has been fully investigated and could not be corroborated. At least five suspects have been captured by authorities in connection with the homicide. The victim in the shooting on Sunday was 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris, who was pronounced dead at the scene early Sunday, according to AL.com. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee sentenced Turner, 51, to life in prison for the murder conviction. [4] Raised Catholic, Williams moved to Brooklyn at the age of twelve[5] and attended Christ The King Regional High School and St. John's University, both in New York City, and played on the basketball team at both.[6]. hide caption. It was later found by FBI divers. A Warner Bros. Former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, 21, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting that killed a 23-year-old woman last month, will be held without bond and his case will go before a grand jury, according to Tuscaloosa County court records. He said the driver of another vehicle, in which Harris was a passenger, approached campus police near Bryant-Denny Stadium at about 1:45 a.m., saying someone had shot into the vehicle, and he fired back. The jury will be sequestered. December 16, 2017 3:28 PM. Investigators say they don't believe the woman was the intended target. Two years later, he was accused of firing a semiautomatic weapon into the parking lot at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. The allegations against Morant come that same day as the star guard became the face of a new marketing campaign by energy drink company Powerade. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said the trial was expected to take a week to 10 days. Alabama men's basketball forward Darius Miles was arrested Sunday and charged, along with another man, with capital murder after an early-morning shooting in Tuscaloosa that left a 23-year. "Upon learning of Teshaun's arrest this afternoon, he was immediately dismissed from the Tulane basketball program," a statement from Tulane said. Williams' career came to a sudden end on April 1, 1999, after he broke his right leg in a collision with teammate Stephon Marbury in a game against the Atlanta Hawks. As The Baltimore Sun describes, Charles E. Smith won bronze in the 1988 Olympics, helped lead Georgetown University to the top eight in the 1989 NCAA tournament, and was both a consensus All American and Big East Player of the Year in 1989. Police: Stabbing victims included 3-day-old baby . Martin said he told detectives in 2012 where the gun was located. [book 3]. The last time he played for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide, on Dec. 20, he scored two points in Alabama's 84-64 win over Jackson State. Like. Morant didnt deny brandishing a weapon at the time of his police interview. 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Man convicted in ex-NBA player Wright's slaying, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, LaMelo has surgery on right ankle, out for season, Embiid (sore left foot) misses win against Heat, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Wizards starting PG Morris (back) week-to-week, Benner, longtime Pacers PR director, dies at 67, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Roundtable: Early takeaways from Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic in Dallas, Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife wants plea thrown out, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images). One of the suspects was shot, Kennedy said, but which of the two remained unclear. Outside the courtroom, Marion told reporters she was elated with the verdict. CNN has reached out to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney and attorneys for Miles and Davis for comment but has not heard back. 5:03 pm ET. [20][21] On the entire experience, Williams said in a 2012 interview with ESPN: "I truly don't want to see anybody cause any more pain to anybody. Perry said Martin -- not Turner -- was in Memphis the night Lorenzen Wright was shot. section: | slug: alabama-basketball-player-darius-miles-charged-with-capital-murder-following-arrest-tied-to-fatal-shooting | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | . Copyright 2022 TheAssociated Press. [25] On August 20, 2010, he was sentenced to an additional year in prison, to be added on to the five-year prison sentence for the shooting death of a limousine driver. Memphis Police Director . When Morant and his group arrived, they were interceded by mall security guards, who in turn had a verbal confrontation that turned physical with Morants group. I've never seen a newbie go to jail and not cry the first two months every night, scream and have to get suicide prevention in front of his cell." April 14, 1930 (sentenced) Two counts of second-degree murder. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Martin was convicted of murder in a separate case and could testify during the trial. A Memphis native, the 6-foot, 11-inch Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams, after playing college basketball at the University of Memphis. [24], On January 5, 2010, Williams was charged with driving while intoxicated after an early morning accident in lower Manhattan, in which he crashed his Mercedes into a tree. An emotional Miles spoke to someone as he was being ushered into a law enforcement vehicle: "I swear I love you more than you can imagine.". He said the shooting resonated with him because he has daughters, but he also had to talk to Miles' mother about what happened, too. Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris or Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. "This is just some satisfaction for me and my family.''. A Memphis native, 6-foot-11 Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams. The Bobcats waived him Oct. 15, and he then played five games in China for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, averaging 25.8 points. Turner, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing two guns at the time of his 2017 arrest. Ja Morant, one of basketball's brightest young stars and a starting guard in the recent NBA All-Star Game, has been accused of both beating up a 17-year-old boy and threatening a . 2023 Cable News Network. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. 2 Crimson Tide face South Carolina in Columbia. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. "The University of Alabama's utmost priority is the safety and well-being of the campus community," a university statement said. University of Alabama basketball player provided gun for shooting, court document says. Keith Appling, 29, is accused of . [9] After sitting out the entire 19992000 season, Williams officially announced his retirement on June 28, 2000, at the age of 32 after 11 seasons. As the Pacers loaded up onto their team bus postgame, an SUV that reportedly carried Morant drove past and put a red laser on members of the Indiana team, with one Pacers security person stating at the time Thats 100 percent a gun. However, the NBA after reviewing video footage could not corroborate the allegation, and no punishment was given. Crittenton pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge on Jan. 25, 2010, and received probation. Our firm's own investigation is ongoing, and no further statement will be made at this time. Turner told the judge that he has been in jail awaiting trial for years and that he is eager to "prove my innocence and get back to my family. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. I love you more than you imagine" to someone as he is escorted into a law enforcement vehicle. [10] At the time of the injury, Williams was in the first year of a six-year, $90 million contract. The 12-person jury deliberated for about two hours before it found Billy Ray Turner guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy in the death of Wright, a 6-foot, 11-inch center . At the time of Wright's slaying, Martin was facing charges of killing his girlfriend, and he said his cousin helped pay part of his legal fees. Published We were informed by law enforcement of other student-athletes being in the vicinity, and law enforcement has repeatedly told us that no other student-athletes were suspects they were witnesses only, he said. An hour doesn't go by that I don't think about [the accident], think about how can I replay this as to bring back Mr. Christofi. As ESPN reports, Miles was one of two men along with Michael Lynn Davis who were charged with . Miles, 21, is one of two suspects charged in the case along with 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Maryland. Did you encounter any technical issues? One of the suspects was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital, and Kennedy declined to disclose who fired the gun or who was hurt. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman defended Martin's testimony, saying Martin's immunity agreement required him to tell the truth and statements given to investigators and prosecutors have been consistent. Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday night that Crittenton is believed to be in the Los Angeles area. [26] Williams was released from prison in April 2012.[27]. During his four year career, Crittenton played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, and the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. Alabama junior forward Darius Miles was arrested on Sunday and charged with capital murder following a shooting in the early morning hours on Sunday in Tuscaloosa. Alabama men's basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder in connection with a Sunday morning shooting near campus that killed a 23-year-old woman. Martin said he went to the Memphis field with Sherra Wright some days after the shooting and she essentially confessed. Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. [4] All 3 of his sisters died tragically. Tulane junior guard Teshaun Hightower was arrested and charged with murder Saturday in connection with a homicide in Stockbridge, Georgia, that took place earlier in April. Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Michael Wright was allegedly drugged and murdered by his roommate. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Armed with handguns, Turner and Martin went to Wright's condo in Atlanta, entered through a window and found someone sleeping on the couch in the living room -- but it was not Lorenzen Wright, Martin testified. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Turner's trial had been set for October 2020, but it was postponed after the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended trials last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. [14][15] The court repeatedly delayed the retrial for a series of reasons, such as the State's 2008 appeal of a ruling relating to prosecutorial misconduct at the first trial. Turner had already pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon as a convicted felon after he was found with two guns when he was arrested in Wright's killing in 2017. Former University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, 21, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a shooting that killed a 23-year-old woman last month, will be held without bond . Tuscaloosa Police Capt. 2:14 PM EST, Wed February 22, 2023. The capital murder charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. All Rights Reserved. "It'll never be closure, because I'll never see my son again,'' Marion said. A former Alabama basketball player, Darius Miles, is charged with capital murder after allegedly providing the gun for his friend and alleged trigger man, Michael Davis. All Rights Reserved. He said his team met Sunday night and there were "a lot of hugs.". Our understanding is that they have all been fully truthful and cooperative, according to Oats. near campus. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jack Kennedy said that . Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Boulevard near campus. Witnesses said Sherra Wright masterminded a plan to have two men kill her ex-husband at his home in Atlanta, but that attempt failed, according to an affidavit. I thought it was important for me to clarify the unfortunate remarks I made earlier, he said. A week prior to that incident, however, Memphis Police were called to a nearby mall in July 2022 after Morant and a group of nine people attempted to confront an employee at a Finish Line sporting goods store who had some sort of dispute with Morants mother. Hightower played at Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and began his college career playing for the University of Georgia. Even if you believe that a benching, let alone expulsion, should only come if a player is charged with a crime stemming from a shootout/murder, the fact Alabama is flying blind here, hoping and . ", Trial set in slaying of NBA's Lorenzen Wright, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, LaMelo has surgery on right ankle, out for season, Embiid (sore left foot) misses win against Heat, Sources: Warriors eye Curry return next week, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Wizards starting PG Morris (back) week-to-week, Benner, longtime Pacers PR director, dies at 67, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Roundtable: Early takeaways from Kyrie Irving joining Luka Doncic in Dallas, Ex-wife pleads guilty in killing of Lorenzen Wright. In April 2004, Williams was acquitted of the more serious charges against him, but the court's jury deadlocked on a charge of reckless manslaughter. Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. He additionally received a $16,433 fine for the damage to the tree. He was never criminally charged in either case. That altercation was in the lawsuit filed against Morant; what was left out of the lawsuit but mentioned in the police interviews is the claim that Morant went back into his house and then came out with a gun. While Morant didnt pull the gun on the teen, he had his hand on the firearm, the teenager told police. Williams' father, Elijah Joshua Williams, died of a stroke aged 76 in November 2009. Prosecutor Austin Scofield said Sherra Wright told Turner during a meeting at her house that Lorenzen Wright had a hit out on her. Turner, 51, and Wrights ex-wife, Sherra Wright, were charged in December 2017 in the killing. Martin also said Turner and Wright got rid of evidence from the shooting scene and he went with Turner to dispose of the weapon by dumping it in a north Mississippi lake. He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. 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