Turner, 50, has already pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon as a convicted felon. Alabama forward Darius Miles looks to pass March 5 in the second half an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La. 01:01 Now playing - Source: CNN. The homicide took place in the evening hours of April 8 when 24-year-old Devante Anthony Long was shot at an apartment complex in Stockbridge, Georgia. April 14, 1930 (sentenced) Two counts of second-degree murder. I love you more than you imagine" to someone as he is escorted into a law enforcement vehicle. 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. A murder trial in Wright's slaying in Memphis would involve one of the most highly publicized homicide cases in the city's history. The former vice president has become the Democratic front-runner with primary victories across the country. 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. A Memphis native, the 6-foot, 11-inch Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams, after. [17] On February 23, 2010, he was finally sentenced to 5 years in prison with possible parole after 18 months. 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. 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 not one person died that night, two people died. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Wright's ex-wife in the slaying. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged in his slaying, more than seven years after his body was found in a field in . January 15, 2023. Turner, a convicted felon, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing two guns at the time of his 2017 arrest. He is of Polish, Italian and African-American descent. 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 . "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. She could be a witness in Turner's trial. Oats said Miles is the only member of the Alabama team connected to the shooting. Miles attorney told CNN affiliated WBRC last month that he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. The state's high court said in February that trials could resume after March 31. 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. 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. Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. [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]. 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. Both suspects appeared in a Tuscaloosa court Tuesday for a bond hearing, court records show. 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. 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. We're continuing to support each other as we process this. That charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. ", "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court. He appeared in 53 games the past three seasons and made three total starts, averaging 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds. In closing arguments, Perry said Martin's "crazy, contrived'' story was not believable. Williams' father, Elijah Joshua Williams, died of a stroke aged 76 in November 2009. 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. 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." Neither the driver of the other vehicle nor Harris or Davis appeared to be affiliated with the university, Kennedy said. 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. Crittenton was drafted 19th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2007. Hightower . TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Wright also played college basketball at the University of Memphis. [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. Michael Wright was allegedly drugged and murdered by his roommate. He will be sentenced for the other charges at a later date. Duration: 01:40 1/16/2023. Tuscaloosa police Capt. [30] Young was a cast member of VH1's reality TV show Basketball Wives: LA. 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. 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A University of Alabama basketball player was arrested on charges of murder this weekend. He said Jamea Harris, 23, of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. Martin testified that Sherra Wright recruited him and Turner to kill Lorenzen Wright. Williams was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round with the 21st pick of the 1990 NBA draft. 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 . Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. hide caption. Alabama had announced before Saturday's game against LSU that he was out for the season with an ankle injury. Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. 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. Crittenton most recently played in the NBA with Washington in the 2008-09 season, then -- while sidelined by an ankle injury that kept him out of action the entire next season -- was involved in the locker-room gun confrontation with teammate Gilbert Arenas. Retired. Sherra Wright entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. "Darius Miles and his family are heartbroken tonight over the death of Jamea Jonae Harris," said Miles' attorney. He also could testify during the trial. Turner is a landscaper who knew Sherra Wright from church and, according to prosecutors, had a secret romantic relationship with her. 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. Relating specifically to the shooting incident, Williams went on to say "I struggle with the loss of lives. 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. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama basketball player Darius Miles and another man have been charged with capital murder after a fatal shooting near campus. Discovery Company. Hightower played at Collins High School in Suwanee, Georgia, and began his college career playing for the University of Georgia. Hightower played for the Bulldogs in 2017-18 and 2018-19 before transferring to Tulane in 2019-20. Alabama head coach Nate Oats said he is limited in what he can say about Miles when he spoke to reporters in a brief news conference in Tuscaloosa on Monday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. "He's had multiple issues. Prosecutors had . 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. CNN has reached out to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney and attorneys for Miles and Davis for comment but has not heard back. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. He also played 20 games for the NBDL's Dakota Wizards, averaging 14.3 points. All Rights Reserved. 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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. 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. A collection of moments during and after Barack Obama's presidency. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Campos said the motive appears to be retaliation for a robbery in April, in which Crittenton was a victim. Apr 26, 2020. 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. 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. Martin said he told detectives in 2012 where the gun was located. Following his retirement, Williams was charged in 2002 with the accidental shooting death of a limousine driver. Martin was convicted and is currently serving prison time in that case. 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. Police: Stabbing victims included 3-day-old baby . [29] The couple divorced in 2011. "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. 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. Martin told prosecutor Paul Hagerman that he was in Batesville, Mississippi, at the time of the shooting just after midnight on July 19, 2010. 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 . He played his first three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who acquired him in trade with the Phoenix Suns following the 1990 NBA draft. "It'll never be closure, because I'll never see my son again,'' Marion said. Miller is expected to play Wednesday night as the No. 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. 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. On . 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. 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. Jack Kennedy said Sunday in a news conference via AL.com. He could be connected to 90 murders. Wright's ex-wife, Sherra Wright, entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019. [book 3]. 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.". A Memphis native, 6-foot-11 Wright played 13 seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies and four other NBA teams. 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 slaying is one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles charged with murder in the killing of a 23-year-old woman. [8] The following day, Williams underwent career-ending surgery in which a plate and five screws were inserted into his leg. CNN has reached out to Miller for comment. 2021 NBA draft in a . 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. Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday night that Crittenton is believed to be in the Los Angeles area. The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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 pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge on Jan. 25, 2010, and received probation. 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. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to the shooting. 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 . 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. [28], A third book, Crashing: A Memoir, was published in December 2018. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee sentenced Turner, 51, to life in prison for the murder conviction. 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. [4] All 3 of his sisters died tragically. appreciated. "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. "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. 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Crittenton then took out his own gun. Martin said he went to the Memphis field with Sherra Wright some days after the shooting and she essentially confessed. It was later found by FBI divers. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. The source confirmed that the victim, Jullian Jones, was not the intended target. He pled guilty to aggravated assault in 2010 and served a 27-month prison sentence. The jury heard a chilling 911 call made by Lorenzen Wright that captured the pop-pop-pop sound of multiple gunshots. 2:14 PM EST, Wed February 22, 2023. Miles had participated in six games this season. He had retired from the league when he was killed. The jury will be sequestered. 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. 2. Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee told Billy Ray Turner that his trial in Wright's slaying is scheduled to begin Jan. 31. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Blvd. Two from AIDS (one after a blood transfusion following a mugging), and another was killed by her husband in a murder-suicide. 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 was taken into custody on Sunday with no bond less than 24 hours after he had been ruled out for the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. December 16, 2017 3:28 PM. 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. 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. "That's what it was about. 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. Sign up to receive the latest updates from U.S News & World Report and our trusted partners and sponsors. 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. [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. Again, after this was fully investigated by law enforcement, they came to the decision not to charge Ja with any crime.. Coffee sentenced her to 30 years in prison. He said Jamea Harris of the Birmingham area was shot and killed. 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 . [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. Due to consistently poor results, as well as its presence in tough markets, the Storm failed to make much of an impression and it became defunct before the start of the 2006 season. CNN Sports David Close contributed to this alert. 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 | Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. In no way did I intend to downplay the seriousness of this situation or the tragedy of that night, said the coach. Outside the courtroom, Marion told reporters she was elated with the verdict. 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 was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail around 6:45 p.m. At least five suspects have been captured by authorities in connection with the homicide. 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. 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. According to the Washington Post, the police report states that as the group was leaving the premises Ja Morant said, Let me find out what time he gets off,' which the security guard perceived was a threat. She said she would visit her son's grave Monday night. Citing witness testimony, Scofield said Turner responded: "What do you want me to do, Sherra?''. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. When interviewed by police after the incident, Morant admitted, I swung first.. 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. Like. 5:03 pm ET. In 1992, Williams was accused of breaking a beer mug over a patron's head at a saloon in Chicago. [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. My prayers continue to go out to Jamea Harriss family, said the coachs statement. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.". NEW . "[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. Published 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. Everybody thinks they're so tough and they can go to jail. at Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. [208] Trevor Crowe. 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 . "He planned to shoot the person who robbed him and missed," the source said. Turner, 51, and Wrights ex-wife, Sherra Wright, were charged in December 2017 in the killing. His draft rights were thereafter traded by the Suns to the Philadelphia 76ers for a 1993 first-round draft choice on October 28, 1990. [16], On January 11, 2010, Williams pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. The Bobcats waived him Oct. 15, and he then played five games in China for the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, averaging 25.8 points. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. However, no further encounters took place, and no arrests were made. 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. In 2000, he married Tanya Young and together they had two daughters. 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 . 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. Wright, 34, had been missing for 10 days before his body was discovered. He said the FBI is involved in the investigation. 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. Miles, 21, is one of two . She and Turner then conspired to kill him in Memphis, authorities have said. "Upon learning of Teshaun's arrest this afternoon, he was immediately dismissed from the Tulane basketball program," a statement from Tulane said. A January 2022 trial date has been set for the man accused in the 2010 killing of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Two years later, he was accused of firing a semiautomatic weapon into the parking lot at the Meadowlands Sports Complex. 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. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said the trial was expected to take a week to 10 days. Perry said Martin -- not Turner -- was in Memphis the night Lorenzen Wright was shot. Marc Griffin. John Barr is a reporter for ESPN's enterprise unit. In 2005, he briefly came out of retirement to play for the Idaho Stampede of the Continental Basketball Association.[11]. He could face life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. Martin has been convicted of murder in a separate case. Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. Jack Kennedy said the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Boulevard near campus. Turner, a landscaper in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, and Sherra Wright attended the same church. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University . 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 . 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. 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