Williams Acquitted on Manslaughter Charge
April 30, 2004
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Former NBA star Jayson Williams was acquitted Friday of the most serious charge against him, aggravated manslaughter. The jury said it could not agree on the charge of reckless manslaughter.
Williams, 26, was convicted on four of the six lesser charges, related to tampering with evidence and attempting to cover up the shooting. Collectively, the charges carry a maximum penalty of 13 years in prison.