"This is just some satisfaction for me and my family.''. As ESPN reports, Miles was one of two men along with Michael Lynn Davis who were charged with . He said the FBI is involved in the investigation. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. A January 2022 trial date has been set for the man accused in the 2010 killing of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. 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. [29] The couple divorced in 2011. "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. CNN Sports David Close contributed to this alert. 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. Jack Kennedy said Sunday in a news conference via AL.com. Alabama basketball player, 2nd man charged with murder. 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. Miles, 21, and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, of Charles County, Maryland, were both charged with capital murder. Officers stunned him with the taser and took him to a hospital. While with the Nets, Williams only earned 12 starts in his first three seasons with the team before finally earning a full-time starting position in the 199697 season. 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. Wrong spot at the wrong time., Later on Tuesday, Oats issued a written statement to clarify his comments at the news conference and acknowledged that his prior comments came across poorly.. In 2000, he married Tanya Young and together they had two daughters. On May 1, 2002, former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams was indicted on a series of charges, including aggravated manslaughter, in connection with the shooting death of limousine driver Costas . [208] Trevor Crowe. Hightower played for the Bulldogs in 2017-18 and 2018-19 before transferring to Tulane in 2019-20. He was charged with simple assault. She said she would visit her son's grave Monday night. 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. He added that video surveillance and an investigation by speaking to witnesses led them to Miles and Davis, who were subsequently located and interviewed. Prosecutor Austin Scofield said Sherra Wright told Turner during a meeting at her house that Lorenzen Wright had a hit out on her. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. [30] Young was a cast member of VH1's reality TV show Basketball Wives: LA. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. My dad had never been in the hospital in 70 years. 2021 NBA draft in a . He appeared in 53 games the past three seasons and made three total starts, averaging 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris nor Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. Turner was sentenced to 16 years in prison on the separate gun charge. 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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. 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. 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 | at 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. Teshaun Hightower, the Green Wave's leading scorer in 2019-20 after transferring from Georgia, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder in connection with a homicide in Stockbridge, Georgia . And I don't want to see anybody in a cage, man. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Tennessee judge Wednesday set a 2022 trial date for a man charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright to kill the former NBA player nearly 11 years ago in Memphis. However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. Ex-wife of NBA player charged in his murder. "That's what it was about. University of Alabama basketball player provided gun for shooting, court document says. "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. Oats then told reporters Miller isnt in trouble over the incident. hide caption. Morant didnt deny brandishing a weapon at the time of his police interview. In 2005, he briefly came out of retirement to play for the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.[11]. A murder trial in Wright's slaying in Memphis would involve one of the most highly publicized homicide cases in the city's history. 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 . Sherra Wright entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. The state's high court said in February that trials could resume after March 31. Mar. [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. Daniel Kreps. Marion, the slain player's mother, said she's convinced the insurance policy was Sherra Wright's motivation. Williams also received an All-Star game selection, playing in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. Long later died at the hospital after authorities responded to reports of a person being shot at the complex. The capital murder charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. A motive for the slaying was not clear, though Hagerman said the killers were driven by jealousy and greed. Neither Turner nor Sherra Wright testified during the trial. [1][2], Williams was born in Ritter, South Carolina, to Elijah Joshua "EJ" Williams and Barbara Williams. 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 decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. 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. Later the charges were dropped. He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. 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. CNN has reached out to Miller for comment. "Darius Miles and his family are heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris," said Miles' attorney. 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. [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. Prosecutors say Turner had two guns when he was arrested in Wright's killing. Crittenton averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 assists in 113 NBA games. 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. He could be connected to 90 murders. 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. Turner, 50, has already pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon as a convicted felon. The jury will be sequestered. "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. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. 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. Miles, 21, and Michael Lynn Davis, 20, were charged in the death of Jamea Jonae Harris in an early Sunday morning shooting that took place blocks from the football stadium in Tuscaloosa,. The franchise operated for two seasons, 2002 and 2003, before moving to Anaheim, California, and becoming the Anaheim Storm. 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.". Both suspects appeared in a Tuscaloosa court Tuesday for a bond hearing, court records show. 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. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harriss family, said the coachs statement. ATLANTA -- Javaris Crittenton, the former NBA player once suspended by the league for bringing a gun into the Washington Wizards' locker room, has been charged with murder in the shooting of a woman on an Atlanta street. He was never criminally charged in either case. Detroit Police previously named Appling a . 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. Turner and Sherra Wright were indicted in December 2017, more than seven years after the killing. Michael Wright was allegedly drugged and murdered by his roommate. He has received immunity from prosecution in the Wright case. According to CNN, Miles was arrested due to a shooting that transpired on Sunday (Jan. 15 . T he defense in the murder trial against disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh is expected to rest its case Monday. They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. 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. 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 . 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. Miller is expected to play Wednesday night as the No. 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 . Williams was the principal owner of the New Jersey Storm of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). 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 then took out his own gun. Miles, 21, is one of two suspects charged in the case along with 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Maryland. 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. Alabama had announced before Saturday's game against LSU that he was out for the season with an ankle injury. He declared for the NBA Draft on April 18 but at that time, he was planning to keep his eligibility and the option for him to return to school open. Jones, a mother of four, was walking with a group of people on the city's southwest side when she was shot by someone inside a dark-colored SUV, police said. Williams was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round with the 21st pick of the 1990 NBA draft. Investigators say they don't believe the woman was the intended target. He said Jamea Harris of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. A Memphis native, the 6-foot, 11-inch Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams, after. He could face life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. 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. Another gun police said was the murder weapon in Wright's killing was found in a north Mississippi lake about two months before Turner and Sherra Wright were charged and arrested. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. Police were able to identify an SUV at the murder scene, a truck that Crittenton had rented for a family member, the source said. 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. That charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. 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. [10] At the time of the injury, Williams was in the first year of a six-year, $90 million contract. He pled guilty to aggravated assault in 2010 and served a 27-month prison sentence. 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. [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]. 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. 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