Former professional basketball player Jayson Williams is in more legal trouble. He was arrested in New York after the police determined he had killed his limousine driver by recklessly firing a shotgun. The accident occurred early on Sunday morning when the two men were returning to Williams’ house after an evening at a bar. It is unclear why the two men were arguing, but after the driver brandished a golf club, Williams fired his gun. He has been charged with reckless manslaughter and is currently being held on $350,000 bail.
What did Jayson Williams do?
Jayson Williams, formerly of the New Jersey Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, shot his limousine driver in the back with a shotgun while showing it to two friends at his house. The victim died instantly. Jayson Williams was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault on May 20, 2002.
Jayson Williams was a professional basketball player in the NBA for ten years. He played college basketball at St. John’s University, where he helped lead them to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in his sophomore year.
Jayson Williams was showing friends at his house a shotgun he had just purchased. He pointed the gun toward the floor and it fired, shooting the victim in the back.
The driver’s seat had been moved back to accommodate a taller person
There were signs of a struggle inside the car, but it is unclear who owned the golf club. The victim was also found with his keys in his pocket. One witness said he saw the limo driver yelling at Jayson. Williams had a blood alcohol level of .14, which is above the legal limit.
Jayson Williams was originally charged with second-degree murder and assault in 2002; however, he was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter on April 16, 2010 after four trials. He could face up to 10 years in prison. The sentencing was set for June 5, 2010.
What he does today Jayson Williams
Jayson Williams is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jayson Williams is currently residing in the southern part of New Jersey.
How he spends his free time After retiring from basketball, Jayson has become a golf instructor and an analyst for NBA TV. He also owns a restaurant called Jayson Williams’ Summitt East in Montgomery, New York.
Conclusion
The accident occurred early on Sunday morning when the two men were both drinking at Williams’ house when an argument started, which ended up resulting in one of them being fatally wounded. The other charges he faces are reckless manslaughter and aggravated assault. He has been in jail since his initial arrest on May 20, 2002.
It is unclear why the two men were arguing, but after the driver brandished a golf club, Williams fired his gun.
Jayson Williams was a retired professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. He had retired because of an injury to his leg, but continued playing occasionally with the minor league Trenton Shooting Stars until 2002.
Jayson Williams killed his limousine driver with a shotgun by recklessly firing it while pointing it at the ground. The accident occurred early on Sunday morning when the two men were returning to Jayson’s house after an evening at a bar. It is unclear why the two men were arguing, but after the driver brandished a golf club, Williams fired his gun.
Jayson Williams was originally charged with second-degree murder and assault in 2002; however, he was found guilty of manslaughter on April 16, 2010 after four trials. He could face up to 10 years in prison. The sentencing was set for June 5, 2010.
