Former prized recruit Mikey Williams was ordered to face on trial on six felony gun prices by a Superior Court docket decide in California on Tuesday. The Memphis freshman’s basketball profession is in jeopardy following an incident earlier this summer time, the place he’s being accused of firing a gun at a automotive carrying 5 individuals.
Nobody within the car was harm however the former five-star prospect might resist 28 years in jail if convicted. Whereas he stays listed on the roster and continues to be enrolled in on-line courses, Williams doesn’t have entry to workforce amenities or actions. Williams’ standing with this system might be decided as soon as his authorized points have been resolved.
Memphis Recruit Mikey Williams Ordered to Stand on Trial
On Tuesday, Jude Sherry M. Thompson-Taylor scheduled William’s arraignment for October twenty fourth.
The prosecution requested William’s bail to be elevated to $500,000 however the request was denied. As an alternative, Williams has been out on bail on a $50,000 bond since his arrest on April thirteenth.
The 19-year-old faces 5 prices of assault with a weapon and one depend of firing into an occupied car. If he’s convicted of all 5 counts, Williams might resist 28 years in jail.
Williams is accused of a March twenty seventh capturing at his house. Based on the San Diego County Sheriff’s Division, an argument broke out earlier than midnight and ended with gunshots being fired at a automotive that was leaving the home. There have been 5 passengers within the automotive and bullets hit the automotive however nobody inside was injured.
Williams Basketball Future Is At Danger
It’s going to all come to an finish whether or not he’s deemed responsible or not on October 24 for Williams. The younger basketball star entered a plea of not responsible however his preliminary listening to final week wasn’t excellent news for Williams.
There could be extra prices in opposition to Williams after testimonies revealed there have been six individuals within the automotive. As well as, witnesses testified that Williams threatened them earlier than gunshots had been fired. Whereas no witnesses noticed Williams fireplace the gun, there could also be sufficient possible trigger to maneuver the case ahead.
The gun used described by the witnesses was by no means discovered. Nevertheless, the search warrant on Williams’ home did discover a handgun and a number of other different weapons.
Williams was one of many first athletes to money in through the title, picture, and likeness period. He secured a number of offers with massive manufacturers like Puma in 2021. He had tens of millions of followers throughout Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok however all of his social media accounts have been deactivated because the incident.
