Two from AIDS (one after a blood transfusion following a mugging), and another was killed by her husband in a murder-suicide. [16], On January 11, 2010, Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Witnesses, however, told police that the teenager squared up to fight Morant after the ball-throwing incident, and didnt mention the gun. He said his team met Sunday night and there were "a lot of hugs.". He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. Davis is accused of firing the shot that killed Harris while Miles allegedly aided and abetted him, CNN has reported. 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. Miles' attorneys said in a statement Monday that he and his family are "heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris. Oats said Miles is the only member of the Alabama team connected to the shooting. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. Hightower played at Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and began his college career playing for the University of Georgia. [10] At the time of the injury, Williams was in the first year of a six-year, $90 million contract. Nearly 12 years after his death rocked the basketball world, former NBA player Lorenzen Wright's murder case came to a close Monday when a Memphis jury found a man guilty of first-degree murder . 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John Barr is a reporter for ESPN's enterprise unit. Hightower was detained by authorities on Saturday night, jail logs show. [29] The couple divorced in 2011. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting near the campus Sunday which left a 23-year-old woman dead, Tuscaloosa . Oats then told reporters Miller isnt in trouble over the incident. He was convicted on four counts of trying to cover up the shooting. Campos said Crittenton, a former Georgia Tech player, isn't in custody and is wanted. 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. That charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. Wright also played college basketball at the University of Memphis. [18] Williams was subsequently moved on April 19, 2011,[19] to Rikers Island to serve an additional 1-year sentence for a DWI,[20] of which he served 8 months and was released from custody on April 13, 2012. 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. ", "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. MEMPHIS, Tenn. Authorities say the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago. They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. 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. A collection of moments during and after Barack Obama's presidency. [17] On February 23, 2010, he was finally sentenced to 5 years in prison with possible parole after 18 months. Both incidents in the Washington Post report came months before The Athletic reported that members of Morants entourage had a heated exchange with players on the Indiana Pacers during and following a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Two weeks later, the Morant family filed a police report against the boy, alleging that he threatened to come back and light this place up like fireworks, which they perceived as a threat of further violence. "It'll never be closure, because I'll never see my son again,'' Marion said. [book 3]. Crittenton averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 assists in 113 NBA games. [4] All 3 of his sisters died tragically. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said Friday night that police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian Jones on Aug. 19. A jury has been seated in the trial of a man charged with killing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field nearly 12 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee. [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. at In 2001, Williams authored a book about basketball entitled Loose Balls. During a brief court hearing Wednesday, Coffee apologized to Turner for the delay in his trial, which could take two weeks. Michael Wright was allegedly drugged and murdered by his roommate. Perry said Martin -- not Turner -- was in Memphis the night Lorenzen Wright was shot. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. Morant didnt deny brandishing a weapon at the time of his police interview. [7] That season, Williams had a career year, leading the league in offensive rebounds and offensive rebound percentage while also finishing the season in the top five in total rebounds, rebounds per game, total rebound percentage and offensive rating. "There's nothing I can comment on relative to Darius' situation and the investigation," said Alabama coach Nate Oats on Monday in a news conference. [12] Christofi had been hired to drive Williams's NBA charity team from a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, event to his mansion, about 30 miles (48km) northwest of Trenton, New Jersey. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.". Biden has threatened to veto the bill, which would repeal an investment policy that took effect earlier this year that Republicans call woke capitalism., FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Lorenzen Wright poses at the team's NBA basketball media day in Independence, Ohio. The 34-year-old father of six had been missing for days before his body was discovered. That's the ripple effect. Martin was convicted of murder in a separate case and could testify during the trial. Published Martin testified that he and Turner met with Sherra Wright to plan the killing and went to Lorenzen Wright's condominium in Atlanta to shoot him, with an understanding that he would get paid. [23], Williams was arrested on May 24, 2009, for allegedly punching a man in the face at a bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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. near campus. He was charged with simple assault. [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. Prosecutors allege Wright's ex-wife, Sherra Wright, masterminded a plan to kill her ex-husband and recruited Turner and her cousin, Jimmie Martin, to help her. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File) The Associated Press. Miles and co-defendant Michael Lynn Davis who was also ordered no bond Tuesday were arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Jamea Jonae Harris near the university campus last month. . SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler to miss season with ACL tear. 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. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. In closing arguments, Perry said Martin's "crazy, contrived'' story was not believable. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown of Memphis. Williams was the principal owner of the New Jersey Storm of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). "We are grateful for the quick and thorough response of law enforcement and emergency response teams, and we will continue to fully support the ongoing investigation," the statement continued. [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. Ja Morant, one of basketballs 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 mall security guard during separate incidents that occurred in July 2022. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting. NEW . 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 . He has received immunity from prosecution in the Wright case. Like. 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. Sherra Wright received $1 million from her ex-husband's life insurance policy and settled a court dispute in 2014 over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children. He will be sentenced for the other charges at a later date. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Miles' profile on Alabama basketball's website was taken down some time on Sunday and he is no longer part of the team, the school said in a statement. [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. Apr 26, 2020. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said the trial was expected to take a week to 10 days. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Opening statements were set for Tuesday in the trial of a man charged with killing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field nearly 12 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee. Two men were charged Tuesday in the death of a former New York Knicks draft choice whose body was found in his car on a Brooklyn . Miles, 21, is one of two suspects charged in the case along with 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Maryland. He could be connected to 90 murders. He said Jamea Harris of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. "This is a really difficult situation. Neither Turner nor Sherra Wright testified during the trial. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File). Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. He was never criminally charged in either case. Both suspects appeared in a Tuscaloosa court Tuesday for a bond hearing, court records show. Opening statements in Turner's trial could finally reveal key details about Wrights slaying, one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. 2:20 pm ET. DETROIT -- A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man here, authorities said. April 14, 1930 (sentenced) Two counts of second-degree murder. However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. According to Martin, she said that she and Turner ambushed and chased Lorenzen Wright, who jumped a fence and tried to run away before they shot him in the field. 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.He played his first three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who acquired him in trade with the Phoenix Suns following the 1990 NBA draft.Williams spent the remainder of his career with the . 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. Campos said the motive appears to be retaliation for a robbery in April, in which Crittenton was a victim. On February 14, 2002, 55-year-old limousine driver Costas "Gus" Christofi was shot and killed at Williams's estate in Alexandria Township, New Jersey. He also played 20 games for the NBDL's Dakota Wizards, averaging 14.3 points. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. Jury Seated in Former NBA Player's Murder Trial in Memphis, FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Lorenzen Wright poses at the team's NBA basketball media day in Independence, Ohio. 5:03 pm ET. As of Thursday, the family member for whom Crittenton rented the SUV was the prime suspect in the shooting, but late Thursday police received new information that helped them identify Crittenton as the triggerman, according to the source. This includes the NBA investigation last month, in which they found no evidence, Tanner said, adding that the confrontation with the teenager was purely self-defense. My dad had never been in the hospital in 70 years. Prosecutor Austin Scofield said Sherra Wright told Turner during a meeting at her house that Lorenzen Wright had a hit out on her. For the basketball player born in 1975, see, "Former NBA star Jayson Williams gets five-year sentence in shooting - CNN.com", "Retired NBA player Jayson Williams leaves jail", "E.J. ET on Sunday, a jail official told ESPN. 2. A source with knowledge of the investigation told Outside the Lines' John Barr that Crittenton had jewelry stolen in April and confirmed the shooting was in retaliation for that robbery. "He's had multiple issues. 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. On . Williams spent the remainder of his career with the Nets and was an All-Star in 1998. 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. 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