Like. 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. Crittenton was suspended for the final 38 games of the 2009-10 season by the NBA after he and Arenas acknowledged bringing guns into the locker room. Police: Stabbing victims included 3-day-old baby . 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. Oats said Miles was away from the team last month as he dealt with a personal challenge and then an ankle injury continued to nag him and eventually led to the decision to end his season Saturday, just hours before the shooting. His bio has been removed from the athletic department website and the university said that he "has been removed from campus" and is no longer on the team. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We're keeping [Harris' family and friends] in our thoughts and prayers as they continue to grieve. She and Turner then conspired to kill him in Memphis, authorities have said. "I just want to start today by offering our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jamea Harris, a young woman, daughter and a mother who was taken away too soon in a senseless act," he said. 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. 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. Hightower played for the Bulldogs in 2017-18 and 2018-19 before transferring to Tulane in 2019-20. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Miles' attorneys said in a statement Monday that he and his family are "heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris. Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best, Meet the Creators and Activists Leading Social Media's Next Wave, 'Mandalorian' star Pedro Pascal, creators on new Grogu revelations and 'Last of Us' comparisons, Saved by the bell: Contestant ordered to keep mask on, in historic 'Masked Singer' first, Chris Pine admits 'it does look' like Harry Styles spit on him but this is what actually happened, Rebel Wilson 'collapsed' after Ramona Agruma proposal: 'I was so overwhelmed', Amy Grant recalls being 'so scared' to return to touring following serious bike accident. In no way did I intend to downplay the seriousness of this situation or the tragedy of that night, said the coach. A University of Alabama basketball player was arrested on charges of murder this weekend. That charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. A 15-person jury was seated Monday in the trial of Billy Ray Turner, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and conspiracy. 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. She could be a witness in Turner's trial. Coffee called Wright "a sacred son'' of Memphis and told his mother, Deborah Marion, that the trial might not bring her closure but to "celebrate the good'' about her son. According to CNN, Miles was arrested due to a shooting that transpired on Sunday (Jan. 15 . Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. [29] The couple divorced in 2011. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. 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. 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 . 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. 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. "[22], The New York City Police Department (NYPD) reported on April 27, 2009, that Williams was stunned with a taser in a New York City hotel by members of the NYPD after reports that Williams had become suicidal and violent. 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. All Rights Reserved. 2 Crimson Tide face South Carolina in Columbia. "It is an incredibly sad situation. T he defense in the murder trial against disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is expected to rest its case Monday. "This is a really difficult situation. That's the ripple effect. 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. He could face life in prison if convicted. Miles had participated in six games this season. ", "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. He was convicted on four counts of trying to cover up the shooting. In 1992, Williams was accused of breaking a beer mug over a patron's head at a saloon in Chicago. The following season, on October 31, 1997, Williams set a franchise record with 17 offensive rebounds (20 total) in an opening night 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Following his retirement, Williams was charged in 2002 with the accidental shooting death of a limousine driver. He pled guilty to aggravated assault in 2010 and served a 27-month prison sentence. Brandon hasnt been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case, Oats said Tuesday. "Darius Miles and his family are heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris," said Miles' attorney. [208] Trevor Crowe. 1A 55-year-old Meridian man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife in McCall on Feb. 18. Martin testified that Sherra Wright recruited him and Turner to kill Lorenzen Wright. 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 | Upon entering the Manhattan hotel room police said that Williams was visibly intoxicated, and that empty bottles of prescription medications were found around the room. 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. 2. "He actually went back home to [Washington] to deal with a personal matter and then he had the ankle injury, it was kind of ongoing," Oats said. Williams spent the remainder of his career with the Nets and was an All-Star in 1998. 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. Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. Martin has been convicted of murder in a separate case. Darius Miles, a former Alabama men's basketball player who was charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 23-year-old woman early Sunday morning, "maintains his innocence" and is. He also could testify during the trial. 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 . University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting. CNN has reached out to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney and attorneys for Miles and Davis for comment but has not heard back. Relating specifically to the shooting incident, Williams went on to say "I struggle with the loss of lives. The Bobcats waived him Oct. 15, and he then played five games in China for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, averaging 25.8 points. [23], Williams was arrested on May 24, 2009, for allegedly punching a man in the face at a bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. University of Alabama basketball player provided gun for shooting, court document says. A Memphis native, 6-foot-11 Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? Martin said he told detectives in 2012 where the gun was located. 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. I thought it was important for me to clarify the unfortunate remarks I made earlier, he said. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Turner, a landscaper in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, and Sherra Wright attended the same church. Tuscaloosa police Capt. "He's had multiple issues. He has received immunity from prosecution in the Wright case. 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. Prosecutors had . TRENTON, N.J. (CBS/AP) Jayson Williams, the retired NBA star who was charged with aggravated manslaughter for accidentally shooting a driver at his estate in 2002, has agreed to a plea deal that . 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. 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. Prosecutors say Turner had two guns when he was arrested in Wright's killing. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said the trial was expected to take a week to 10 days. 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. He was charged with simple assault. 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. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. January 15, 2023. 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 | Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Mar. Smith made his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics in 1989, per the Chicago Tribune, playing two seasons before his career came to an abrupt halt. Turner is serving a 16-year prison sentence on the separate gun charge. ", "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. 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. As ESPN reports, Miles was one of two men along with Michael Lynn Davis who were charged with . John Barr is a reporter for ESPN's enterprise unit. Twelve of the 15 jurors will end up deciding whether to find Turner guilty or acquit him. hide caption. "The University of Alabama's utmost priority is the safety and well-being of the campus community," a university statement said. "It'll never be closure, because I'll never see my son again,'' Marion said. [17] On February 23, 2010, he was finally sentenced to 5 years in prison with possible parole after 18 months. 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. The loss of Mr. Christofi and the loss of my father. Miller is expected to play Wednesday night as the No. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Iowa State dismisses third-leading scorer Grill, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Man pleads guilty for trying to extort GT, Pastner, 5 things to know as Antoine Davis is set to pass 'Pistol' Pete's scoring record, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. [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. Gerald Herbert/AP "We were made aware of the recent charge against student-athlete Darius Miles; he has been removed from campus and is no longer a member of the Alabama men's basketball team.". Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday night that Crittenton is believed to be in the Los Angeles area. His bio has been removed from the athletic department website, and the university said in its statement that he "has been removed from campus.". Later the charges were dropped. 2021 NBA draft in a . He is of Polish, Italian and African-American descent. In 2022, St. John's University announced intentions to induct Williams into their athletics Hall of Fame.[29]. at He said the shooting resonated with him because he has daughters, but he also had to talk to Miles' mother about what happened, too. Campos said Crittenton, a former Georgia Tech player, isn't in custody and is wanted. Both suspects appeared in a Tuscaloosa court Tuesday for a bond hearing, court records show. A January 2022 trial date has been set for the man accused in the 2010 killing of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Daniel Kreps. 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. near campus. 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. The jury heard a chilling 911 call made by Lorenzen Wright that captured the pop-pop-pop sound of multiple gunshots. 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 . 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. He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. 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. Jack Kennedy said that . "It appears at this time that the shooting was the result of a minor argument that occurred between the victims and suspects after they encountered each other along the strip," Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Capt. He added that video surveillance and an investigation by speaking to witnesses led them to Miles and Davis, who were subsequently located and interviewed. 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. 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. Turner, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing two guns at the time of his 2017 arrest. In 1996, Williams proposed during halftime of a nationally televised basketball game to model Cynthia Bailey. April 14, 1930 (sentenced) Two counts of second-degree murder. Hightower . 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. Williams' father, Elijah Joshua Williams, died of a stroke aged 76 in November 2009. She entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and Judge Lee Coffee sentenced her to 30 years in prison. They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. CNN Sports David Close contributed to this alert. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? He said his team met Sunday night and there were "a lot of hugs.". "This is just some satisfaction for me and my family.''. She said she would visit her son's grave Monday night. 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." Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. Outside the courtroom, Marion told reporters she was elated with the verdict. All Rights Reserved. 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. ET on Sunday, a jail official told ESPN. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Published Turner and Sherra Wright were indicted in December 2017, more than seven years after the killing. 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. Miles signed with Alabama in the 2020 class out of Washington, D.C., as a four-star prospect in the 247Sports rankings and a top-50 national prospect. [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. When interviewed by police after the incident, Morant admitted, I swung first.. Miles, 21, is one of two . The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to establish probable cause to send both cases to a grand jury, court documents show. 01:01 Now playing - Source: CNN. Long later died at the hospital after authorities responded to reports of a person being shot at the complex. 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. Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling faces a first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a family member, prosecutors announced Monday. However, the ball slipped through Morants hands and hit the Memphis Grizzlies star in the chin. In 2001, Williams authored a book about basketball entitled Loose Balls. 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. "That's what it was about. He will be sentenced for the other charges at a later date. Battling an ankle injury suffered in the preseason, he appeared in only six games this season and averaged 1.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 6.5 minutes. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Wright's ex-wife in the slaying. 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. Sherra Wright entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Alabama basketball player, 2nd man charged with murder. Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. Jack Kennedy said Sunday in a news conference via AL.com. Discovery Company. Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris nor Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. District Court Judge Joanne M. Jannik denied each of their motions to set bond, court documents show. Jamea Jonae Harris, 23, was shot and killed early Sunday while visiting her cousin at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, her mother DeCarla Cotton told CNN. Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. During a brief court hearing Wednesday, Coffee apologized to Turner for the delay in his trial, which could take two weeks. In closing arguments, Perry said Martin's "crazy, contrived'' story was not believable. He also played 20 games for the NBDL's Dakota Wizards, averaging 14.3 points. And not one person died that night, two people died. 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. Money,'' Marion said. Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Boulevard near campus. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. He appeared in 53 games the past three seasons and made three total starts, averaging 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. A murder trial in Wright's slaying in Memphis would involve one of the most highly publicized homicide cases in the city's history. 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. 2:20 pm ET. 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. 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The source confirmed that the victim, Jullian Jones, was not the intended target. 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. Miles, 21, and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Retired. Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. Williams married Kellie Batiste in December 1999; they divorced soon afterward. at Our firm's own investigation is ongoing, and no further statement will be made at this time. 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. New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (left), seen during a 2010 game in Orlando, Fla., is among 18 former NBA players charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan. However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. For 3 big Alabama newspapers, the presses are grinding to a halt. We're continuing to support each other as we process this. 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. [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. One of the four, Shannon Brown . 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. Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. Williams also received an All-Star game selection, playing in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. Prosecutor Austin Scofield said Sherra Wright told Turner during a meeting at her house that Lorenzen Wright had a hit out on her. Mark Edward Dooley is facing those charges in Valley . Darius Miles #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide puts up a three during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Coleman Coliseum on December 13, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. [8] The following day, Williams underwent career-ending surgery in which a plate and five screws were inserted into his leg. Two years later, he was accused of firing a semiautomatic weapon into the parking lot at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. 28-36 years imprisonment [206] Crane was convicted on September 25, 1929, of the murder of "his former sweetheart" [207] and on March 28, 1930, of the murder of the man accompanying her at the time of the shooting. He said the FBI is involved in the investigation. [1][2], Williams was born in Ritter, South Carolina, to Elijah Joshua "EJ" Williams and Barbara Williams. In addition to Hightower, Jeffrey Hightower, Kelvonie Burney, Tyreek Farmer, Tobias Gresham and Antonie Gresham are all believed to have been involved in the homicide, according to Georgia's Henry County Police Department. 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Morant and his friend then allegedly pummeled the teenager with over a dozen punches. Miles was a reserve on the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide team. He played his first three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who acquired him in trade with the Phoenix Suns following the 1990 NBA draft. Memphis Police Director . [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. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University . Murdaugh has been charged with murdering his wife, Margaret, and his son . TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Two weeks later, the incident between Morant and the 17-year-old boy allegedly took place during a pickup game on a court outside Morants Memphis mansion. 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