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Jayson Williams of the NBA Arrested After Barroom Brawl
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by Jon Azpiri | May 25, 2009 at 03:33 pm
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Former NBA players Jayson Williams was arrested after allegedly assaulting a man outside a North Carolina nightclub.
Williams apparently got into an altercation with a man outside a club in Raleigh. Police reported that he punched the man in the face. He was charged with simple assault and released on $1,000 bond.
The incident is the latest in a string of incidents that have plagued the former New Jersey Nets center. In 2002, Williams was charged with reckless manslaughter in the death of driver Gus Christofi. According to testimony, Williams was showing off his shotgun to friends when it accidentally discharged and shot Christofi in the chest. Williams was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter, but the jury couldn't decide on the count of reckless manslaughter. He was convicted with covering up the shooting. A re-trial is in the works.
The trial has clearly taken a toll on Williams. His wife recently filed for divorce claiming that he was abusive and unfaithful. Last month, authorities had to use a stun gun on Williams after he was reportedly acting suicidal.
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at 12:42 on June 23rd, 2009
As you are aware, My Jayson, Jayson Scott Williams is on trial for the accidental shooting of Mr. Costas Christofi. We are forever remorseful for the loss of life that occured in our home. Our sympathy deepens for the family and friends of Mr. Christofi and for every person's life that has been affected by this accident. We are truly sorry for the unforseeable accident that occured on Feb. 14, 2002.
Many of you have been angered by the false allegations and misrepresentations levied against my husband - it angers me too. Yet I know that these lies, innuendoes and distortions shall be eradicated through our trial and I will allow our attorneys to appropriately do this.
However, the slanderous and inflammatory character assaults agains Jayson cannot be fully corrected by anyone other than me - his wife. Jayson is an amazing man, whom I love dearly. He is a great father, a caring son and a loyal friend. He is generous to a fault. His charitable works are too many to mention and many are only known by the people he has touched with his kindness. Jayson gives of his time, talent & resources because it makes him feel as good as the recipients. Jayson loves life, he loves people, he loves to laugh and sometimes he cries - but most importantly, Jayson loves God. He is a God-fearing man, and through our trials and tribulations walks closer to God than he ever has before. This is My Jayson Williams.