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. The former vice president has become the Democratic front-runner with primary victories across the country. She and Turner then conspired to kill him in Memphis, authorities have said. Members of Williams's NBA charity basketball team were present at the scene. 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. Published "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 at a news conference Sunday evening. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. In closing arguments, Perry said Martin's "crazy, contrived'' story was not believable. 2. 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. The slaying is one of the most highly publicized murder cases in Memphis history. 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. Again, after this was fully investigated by law enforcement, they came to the decision not to charge Ja with any crime.. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. 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. He was retired from the league when he was killed. Jack Kennedy said that the shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the Strip off University Blvd. All Rights Reserved. [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. [208] Trevor Crowe. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Atlanta police Maj. Keith Meadows told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday night that Crittenton is believed to be in the Los Angeles area. Investigators say they don't believe the woman was the intended target. Long later died at the hospital after authorities responded to reports of a person being shot at the complex. Wright's ex-wife, Sherra Wright, entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019. Two years later, he was accused of firing a semiautomatic weapon into the parking lot at the Meadowlands Sports 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. Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. In April 2004, Williams was acquitted of the more serious charges against him, but the court's jury deadlocked on a charge of reckless manslaughter. 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. Turner is a landscaper who knew Sherra Wright from church and, according to prosecutors, had a secret romantic relationship with her. University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, 21, has been charged with murder. Neither Turner nor Sherra Wright testified during the trial. He could face life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder. Javaris Cortez Crittenton (born December 31, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. 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. Campos said Crittenton, a former Georgia Tech player, isn't in custody and is wanted. The 34-year-old father of six had been missing for days before his body was discovered. [13], On April 21, 2006, a Hunterdon County appeals court ruled that Williams could be retried on a reckless manslaughter charge stemming from the shooting death of Christofi. [book 2] The book includes revelations about being abused as a child. "While Darius has been accused of being involved with this tragedy, he maintains his innocence and looks forward to his day in court.". Daniel Kreps. Copyright 2022 TheAssociated Press. 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. 01:01 Now playing - Source: CNN. That's the ripple effect. He could be connected to 90 murders. Turner was sentenced to 16 years in prison on the separate gun charge. 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 . 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. 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. Crittenton then took out his own gun. Miller is expected to play Wednesday night as the No. We're keeping [Harris' family and friends] in our thoughts and prayers as they continue to grieve. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 01:01 Now playing - Source: CNN. Everybody thinks they're so tough and they can go to jail. Later the charges were dropped. "The University of Alabama's utmost priority is the safety and well-being of the campus community," a university statement said. CNN Sports David Close contributed to this alert. 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The franchise operated for two seasons, 2002 and 2003, before moving to Anaheim, California, and becoming the Anaheim Storm. 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 | 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. Miles was a reserve on the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide team. 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 . 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Alabama basketball player, 2nd man charged with murder. Turner and Sherra Wright were indicted in December 2017, more than seven years after the killing. 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. At least five suspects have been captured by authorities in connection with the homicide. ", "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. "That's what it was about. 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. Turner and Martin returned home without killing anyone. 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 capital murder charge arose because the death involved shots fired into a vehicle, Kennedy said. He was dismissed from the Tulane program on Sunday afternoon. 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. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Sherra Wright entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Wright's decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. Messages left for an agent who has represented Crittenton weren't immediately returned to The Associated Press on Friday night. His draft rights were thereafter traded by the Suns to the Philadelphia 76ers for a 1993 first-round draft choice on October 28, 1990. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. 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. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. DU basketball player Coban Porter has been formally charged with multiple felony counts including vehicular homicide related to a crash earlier this month that killed a 42-year-old woman. She could be a witness in Turner's trial. [1][2], Williams was born in Ritter, South Carolina, to Elijah Joshua "EJ" Williams and Barbara Williams. 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. 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