All rights reserved. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University . Jack Kennedy said Sunday in a news conference via AL.com. 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 | [16], On January 11, 2010, Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. 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. She later received $1 million from her ex-husbands life insurance policy, and settled a court dispute in 2014 over how she spent the insurance money meant to benefit their six children, The Commercial Appeal has reported. With this being a pending investigation, there is nothing I can add that hasn't already been shared.". Morant and his friend then allegedly pummeled the teenager with over a dozen punches. Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. 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. Police: Stabbing victims included 3-day-old baby . [208] Trevor Crowe. "We are grieved by the incident that occurred near campus last night and extend our deepest condolences to the victim's family and friends.". Miles, 21, is one of two suspects charged in the case along with 20-year-old Michael Lynn Davis of Maryland. 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. Mar. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Williams' father, Elijah Joshua Williams, died of a stroke aged 76 in November 2009. For 3 big Alabama newspapers, the presses are grinding to a halt. "This is just some satisfaction for me and my family.''. In 1996, Williams proposed during halftime of a nationally televised basketball game to model Cynthia Bailey. The two later parted. 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. Javaris Cortez Crittenton (born December 31, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. Alabama forward Miles arrested on murder charge, 'Unbelievable night': ND wins Brey's home finale, No. The jury heard a chilling 911 call made by Lorenzen Wright that captured the pop-pop-pop sound of multiple gunshots. Martin said he told detectives in 2012 where the gun was located. Memphis Police Director . Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. Campos said Crittenton, a former Georgia Tech player, isn't in custody and is wanted. Tulane guard Teshaun Hightower, one of six suspects involved in a fatal shooting that took place earlier this month, has been arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault, battery and possession of a firearm according to NBCSports.com. [3] His mother Barbara worked for years at Gouverneur skilled nursing facility in lower Manhattan. 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. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee told Billy Ray Turner that his trial in Wright's slaying is scheduled to begin Jan. 31. "Upon learning of Teshaun's arrest this afternoon, he was immediately dismissed from the Tulane basketball program," a statement from Tulane said. During a brief court hearing Wednesday, Coffee apologized to Turner for the delay in his trial, which could take two weeks. 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 . 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. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. "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. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images). He was charged with simple assault. Prosecutor Austin Scofield said Sherra Wright told Turner during a meeting at her house that Lorenzen Wright had a hit out on her. Awaken Sunday morning with the news of the shooting, Oats said he called Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne and focused on Harris, her family and his team. January 15, 2023. 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. 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. [10] At the time of the injury, Williams was in the first year of a six-year, $90 million contract. CNN has reached out to Miller for comment. Long later died at the hospital after authorities responded to reports of a person being shot at the complex. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Hightower played at Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and began his college career playing for the University of Georgia. 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. In no way did I intend to downplay the seriousness of this situation or the tragedy of that night, said the coach. A Memphis native, 6-foot-11 Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams. 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. 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. He played little with Los Angeles and was traded to Memphis in his rookie year, then to Washington in December 2008. Martin was convicted and is currently serving prison time in that case. 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. Money,'' Marion said. 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, 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 judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to establish probable cause to send both cases to a grand jury, court documents show. Police were able to identify an SUV at the murder scene, a truck that Crittenton had rented for a family member, the source said. However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. Turner, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing two guns at the time of his 2017 arrest. 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. 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.". ET on Sunday, a jail official told ESPN. 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. . The former vice president has become the Democratic front-runner with primary victories across the country. 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. 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 . 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. 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. Miles was a reserve on the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide team. District Court Judge Joanne M. Jannik denied each of their motions to set bond, court documents show. Miles was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail around 6:45 p.m. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Wright's ex-wife in the slaying. He could face life in prison if convicted. He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. Retired. He had retired from the league when he was killed. 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. 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 . He was never criminally charged in either case. And not one person died that night, two people died. Marion, the slain player's mother, said she's convinced the insurance policy was Sherra Wright's motivation. Discovery Company. Coffee sentenced her to 30 years in prison. After the Wizards declined to re-sign him, he signed a non-guaranteed contract with Charlotte before last season. He additionally received a $16,433 fine for the damage to the tree. ", 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. Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling faces a first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a family member, prosecutors announced Monday. 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. 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. In closing arguments, Perry said Martin's "crazy, contrived'' story was not believable. "This is a really difficult situation. 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. CNN has reached out to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney and attorneys for Miles and Davis for comment but has not heard back. Hightower played for the Bulldogs in 2017-18 and 2018-19 before transferring to Tulane in 2019-20. Apr 26, 2020. 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. [26] Williams was released from prison in April 2012.[27]. Everybody thinks they're so tough and they can go to jail. During a Tuesday news conference, Alabama mens basketball head coach Nate Oats said the program was aware of Millers alleged involvement in the shooting and that the program had been fully cooperating with law enforcement. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Crittenton averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 assists in 113 NBA games. [4] All 3 of his sisters died tragically. Prosecutors had . NEW . Mark Edward Dooley is facing those charges in Valley . 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. Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. December 16, 2017 3:28 PM. That's the ripple effect. They didn't have a previous relationship, he said. Brandon hasnt been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case, Oats said Tuesday. Turner has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy issued in a December 2017 indictment. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. He also played 20 games for the NBDL's Dakota Wizards, averaging 14.3 points. 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. Ex-NBA player Crittenton charged with murder, 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. Morant didnt deny brandishing a weapon at the time of his police interview. However, the ball slipped through Morants hands and hit the Memphis Grizzlies star in the chin. Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. [23], Williams was arrested on May 24, 2009, for allegedly punching a man in the face at a bar in Raleigh, North Carolina. April 14, 1930 (sentenced) Two counts of second-degree murder. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. I imagine it will be a long, hard trial, he said. In a statement Sunday, the university said Miles, a junior reserve forward from Washington, D.C., is no longer on the team. Like. Daniel Kreps. Turner and Sherra Wright were indicted in December 2017, more than seven years after the killing. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Oats then told reporters Miller isnt in trouble over the incident. 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. 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. One of the four, Shannon Brown . 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. He appeared in 53 games the past three seasons and made three total starts, averaging 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. He was convicted on four counts of trying to cover up the shooting. In 2001, Williams authored a book about basketball entitled Loose Balls. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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 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. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harriss family, said the coachs statement. [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. Miles, 21, is one of two . 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. Turner, 50, has already pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon as a convicted felon. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Wright's ex-wife, Sherra Wright, entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019. Crittenton was drafted 19th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007. "He's had multiple issues. 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. A University of Alabama basketball player was arrested on charges of murder this weekend. Marc Griffin. With tempers flaring between Morant and the teenager a local high-school player Morant threw the ball hard at the teen to check the ball, with the teen throwing it hard back, according to the report. 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. She could be a witness in Turner's trial. Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. Miles' attorneys said in a statement Monday that he and his family are "heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris. 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. In 2022, St. John's University announced intentions to induct Williams into their athletics Hall of Fame.[29]. 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. 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 that someone had shot into the vehicle, and he fired back. Wright also played college basketball at the University of Memphis. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said the trial was expected to take a week to 10 days. Did you encounter any technical issues? 2:20 pm ET. ", On Saturday, Alabama had announced before its game against LSU that Miles would miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. 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. One of the suspects was shot, Kennedy said, but which of the two remained unclear. In 2012, Williams published a second book, an autobiography entitled Humbled ~ Letters From Prison. 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. [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. 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. Williams also received an All-Star game selection, playing in the 1998 NBA All-Star Game. He added that video surveillance and an investigation by speaking to witnesses led them to Miles and Davis, who were subsequently located and interviewed. "He planned to shoot the person who robbed him and missed," the source said. Again, after this was fully investigated by law enforcement, they came to the decision not to charge Ja with any crime.. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The slaying is one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. "At this time, it appears that the only motive was a minor altercation that these individuals had with the victim as they were out on The Strip," Kennedy said in a news conference Sunday evening. 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 . Later the charges were dropped. 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. TRENTON, N.J. 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