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Posted on 5/31/23 at 5:46 pm to BFANLC
New Details Revealed As Tide Hoops Walk-On Sues New York Times (patch.com)
A defamation and libel lawsuit has been filed by an Alabama walk-on basketball player against the New York Times.
A defamation and libel lawsuit has been filed by an Alabama walk-on basketball player against the New York Times.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 6:06 pm to Alabama_Fan
Get that money Kai Spears! That's jacked up for real.
Posted on 5/31/23 at 10:28 pm to Joka2kold
COLUMN: Loose Ends From The Darius Miles Bond Hearing (patch.com)
Here's a perspective column from Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips, who offers his thoughts on Wednesday's hearing.
Here's a perspective column from Tuscaloosa Patch founder Ryan Phillips, who offers his thoughts on Wednesday's hearing.
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Many reporters today trade ethics for access or disregard all of it for the sole sake of web traffic in this rotted hellscape of a media ecosystem.
So I'll leave you with this: if Darius Miles ever finds himself a free man again, it will be because of the dogged work of his attorneys and a fair system — not because the media or public gave him a fair shake.
And certainly not because anyone wanted justice for Jamea Harris
Posted on 6/2/23 at 8:01 pm to Alabama_Fan
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A student manager of Alabama’s men’s basketball team said Friday that he had been a passenger in the car of a star player, Brandon Miller, during a January shooting in Tuscaloosa. One person was killed and Mr. Miller’s car was hit by stray bullets in the episode, which involved multiple vehicles.
The manager, Cooper Lee, acknowledged his presence at the crime scene to The New York Times after another player, Kai Spears, sued the newspaper this week for having reported in March that he had been in Mr. Miller’s car when its windshield was struck by bullets.
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A spokeswoman for The Times, Danielle Rhoades Ha, said the article would be corrected.
“We have a longstanding policy of correcting errors,” she said in a statement. “Based on information in the affidavit and new reporting by our newsroom, we believe our original story was not accurate and plan to append an editor’s note to the story.”
NYT Article
Posted on 6/16/23 at 2:43 pm to BamaLoop00
Tuscaloosa news has an incredibly detailed account of what happened that night based on security footage. Including the path of the Jeep.
There is a pretty damn good case that boyfriend was looking for a fight. But at the same time, Miles and Davis were hanging around the Jeep for a short while before Davis approached.
I think Davis is fricked and rightfully should be. He jogged at the car with a gun after allegedly threatening its passengers 5 minutes prior. Miles’ ruling will be fascinating to see
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1:40:36 a.m.: The Jeep, which had stopped for about six minutes at the intersection, turns right onto University Boulevard.
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1:40:50 a.m.: Then, the Jeep makes an immediate right into an alley on the other side of the Houndstooth. The vehicle, its hazard lights flashing, drives to the back left corner then backs up.
Johnson told police he didn’t leave after turning right onto University Boulevard because he wasn’t from Tuscaloosa and was trying to find the best way from downtown.
A red car soon emerges to the right of a red dumpster in the alley.
Johnson parks the Jeep to the left of the dumpster. He gets out, walks to the red car and talks to the driver. Per court testimony, the driver was Greene.
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1:42:15 a.m.: Johnson drives the Jeep onto a short, narrow space between the Houndstooth parking lot and a construction site for condos that connects to Grace Street. Once the Jeep nears Grace Street, its headlights turn off. The Jeep sits on the edge of Grace Street as people walk in front of it on the street.
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1:42:57 a.m.: The Jeep and red car turn left onto Grace Street, away from University Boulevard.
1:43:14 a.m.: The Jeep and red car pass Bradley’s Dodge Challenger, which is parked in the opposite direction toward University Boulevard. Shortly after, Brandon Miller pulls up behind Bradley in his Dodge Charger. Miles gets out of the front passenger seat of Bradley’s car. He walks toward Essex and Davis, who are down Grace Street, closer to CVS.
1:44:02 a.m.: A few blocks down Grace Street, the Jeep slowly turns around, heading back in the direction of where the Challenger and Charger are stopped. Grace Street isn't a dead-end street – going north eventually leads to Riverside and Campus drives. The red car follows. The Jeep’s headlights remain off.
Johnson told police he turned around on Grace Street because he wasn’t from around here and was trying to find the best way out. Humphrey testified Johnson never communicated to Humphrey that he didn’t know how to get out of there or that he is not familiar with Tuscaloosa. Johnson never asked Humphrey for directions.
1:45:22 a.m.: Miles walks past the Charger on Grace Street as the Jeep comes closer. Then Miles walks past the Jeep.
There is a pretty damn good case that boyfriend was looking for a fight. But at the same time, Miles and Davis were hanging around the Jeep for a short while before Davis approached.
I think Davis is fricked and rightfully should be. He jogged at the car with a gun after allegedly threatening its passengers 5 minutes prior. Miles’ ruling will be fascinating to see
Posted on 6/16/23 at 2:48 pm to Glorious
It’s a shame that miles was charged with capital murder. Our judicial system has some major flaws in it.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 2:58 pm to BigFolks6347
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It’s a shame that miles was charged with capital murder
By all accounts his buddy was drunk, angry, and had just initiated a confrontation with someone. Then Miles gave a gun to him
Do I think he ever was part of a plan to shoot the people in the Jeep? No. But his self-defense claim isn’t perfect
A fantastic fact for him is that the Jeep had already driven by them AND turned around before retrieving the gun. All with its lights off
This post was edited on 6/16/23 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 6/16/23 at 3:58 pm to Glorious
I’m not say he’s totally innocent but capital murder means you were complicit with intent to kill. There’s no indication he planned or coordinated a murder.
Posted on 6/16/23 at 4:15 pm to BigFolks6347
Not necessarily in Alabama. Shooting into a vehicle, regardless of premeditation, can be considered capital murder. That being said, Miles is definitely over charged in this case.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 10:04 am to auisssa
Is the piece of Crap News Guy still working for AL.com?
Did he ever apologize to Brandon Miller? He needs to be banned from Alabama's campus.
Did he ever apologize to Brandon Miller? He needs to be banned from Alabama's campus.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:07 pm to 2020Champs
Yes he still works there. No he hasn't apologized to Brandon. In fact a couple of weeks ago when it came out it was a student manager instead of Kai Spears he quadrupled down and said everyone associated with the basketball team present at the shooting should have been removed from the team. Just for being present. He's a jackass.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:13 pm to RollTide33
That prick is just trying to make a name for himself. Some writers think that “shock” value and strong contrarian opinions will move them further up the the ranks.
Posted on 6/23/23 at 7:10 am to Cobrasize
Darius Miles seeks immunity hearing in capital murder case. What it means
Darius Miles' attorneys filed a motion Thursday for a pre-trial immunity hearing and motion to dismiss, according to court documents.
Miles, the former Alabama basketball player, was indicted by a grand jury on a capital murder charge alongside Michael Davis in March after a fatal shooting on the Strip on Jan. 15. Investigators said the gun used to kill Jamea Harris belonged to Miles, 21, but that Davis, now 21, pulled the trigger, per court documents. Both have been jailed without bond since Jan. 15.
From the motion: "The Defendant, by and through his attorneys, Mary Turner, Kayla Griffin and Grace Prince, pursuant to Ala. Code § 13A-3-23(d), and hereby respectfully moves the court for a pre-trial evidentiary hearing to determine whether Defendant is immune from criminal prosecution. Defendant additionally requests that at the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, this case be dismissed, and Defendant be discharged without further obligation of this Court."
A date has not yet been determined for the immunity hearing. Miles has pled not guilty.
In the immunity hearing, Miles' attorneys would have the opportunity to argue in front of a judge that Miles acted in self defense, made possible through Alabama’s stand your ground law. If the attorneys succeed, the judge could dismiss the cases against Miles.
If the judge doesn't make the self-defense ruling, the next step would either be a plea agreement or a jury trial.
Two bond hearings have been held for Miles. Throughout, Turner, has argued Cedric Johnson, the boyfriend of Harris, was the initiator of the incident and that Miles provided the gun to Davis for protection. Davis’ attorney, John Robbins, has argued Davis acted in self-defense. Meanwhile, the state’s position is that Davis shot first.
Robbins has filed for youthful offender status for Davis because Davis was 20 at the time of the shooting. Anyone in the state of Alabama who is under 21 when charged with a crime has a right to apply for youthful offender status. Davis is set for a hearing on July 21 to determine whether he gets youthful offender status. If granted, he would spend no more than three years in a corrections facility with no more than three years probation.
Darius Miles' attorneys filed a motion Thursday for a pre-trial immunity hearing and motion to dismiss, according to court documents.
Miles, the former Alabama basketball player, was indicted by a grand jury on a capital murder charge alongside Michael Davis in March after a fatal shooting on the Strip on Jan. 15. Investigators said the gun used to kill Jamea Harris belonged to Miles, 21, but that Davis, now 21, pulled the trigger, per court documents. Both have been jailed without bond since Jan. 15.
From the motion: "The Defendant, by and through his attorneys, Mary Turner, Kayla Griffin and Grace Prince, pursuant to Ala. Code § 13A-3-23(d), and hereby respectfully moves the court for a pre-trial evidentiary hearing to determine whether Defendant is immune from criminal prosecution. Defendant additionally requests that at the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing, this case be dismissed, and Defendant be discharged without further obligation of this Court."
A date has not yet been determined for the immunity hearing. Miles has pled not guilty.
In the immunity hearing, Miles' attorneys would have the opportunity to argue in front of a judge that Miles acted in self defense, made possible through Alabama’s stand your ground law. If the attorneys succeed, the judge could dismiss the cases against Miles.
If the judge doesn't make the self-defense ruling, the next step would either be a plea agreement or a jury trial.
Two bond hearings have been held for Miles. Throughout, Turner, has argued Cedric Johnson, the boyfriend of Harris, was the initiator of the incident and that Miles provided the gun to Davis for protection. Davis’ attorney, John Robbins, has argued Davis acted in self-defense. Meanwhile, the state’s position is that Davis shot first.
Robbins has filed for youthful offender status for Davis because Davis was 20 at the time of the shooting. Anyone in the state of Alabama who is under 21 when charged with a crime has a right to apply for youthful offender status. Davis is set for a hearing on July 21 to determine whether he gets youthful offender status. If granted, he would spend no more than three years in a corrections facility with no more than three years probation.
Posted on 6/23/23 at 9:31 am to Alabama_Fan
just curious here. but if they were able to use the cameras to follow that jeep all around up and down, then why cant they see who fired first? did they suddenly go into a blind spot? or, did they actually see it and this is why d miles and his friend are in jail? however, as a non lawyer, it doesnt seem like d miles could ask for immunity if that were true. hmm...
Posted on 6/23/23 at 9:54 am to crimsontater
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just curious here. but if they were able to use the cameras to follow that jeep all around up and down, then why cant they see who fired first? did they suddenly go into a blind spot?
I believe both weapons were fired inside the vehicle (Davis reached in, Johnson from the driver’s seat)
Posted on 6/23/23 at 11:37 am to Glorious
Here’s the patch.com write up
Immunity Hearing Requested For Darius Miles In Capital Murder Case
Here's the latest on the legal battle following a fatal shooting in January off of The Strip that left a Birmingham mother dead
Immunity Hearing Requested For Darius Miles In Capital Murder Case
Here's the latest on the legal battle following a fatal shooting in January off of The Strip that left a Birmingham mother dead
Posted on 7/2/23 at 11:10 pm to Alabama_Fan
The prosecution's case here seems very weak, especially against Miles.
Surely they have more tying him to the scene.
Beyond that, it seems they're just assuming Davis shot first. How can they possibly prove that if it isn't on the video?
Surely they have more tying him to the scene.
Beyond that, it seems they're just assuming Davis shot first. How can they possibly prove that if it isn't on the video?
This post was edited on 7/2/23 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 7/3/23 at 8:36 am to imjustafatkid
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Beyond that, it seems they're just assuming Davis shot first. How can they possibly prove that if it isn't on the video?
I just don’t think that matters for Davis either way. He walked to the car and stuck a gun into the vehicle. The driver, who is a noted piece of shite, is allowed to defend himself in that situation (although the Jeep driving around the area muddies that up)
This post was edited on 7/3/23 at 8:44 am
Posted on 7/3/23 at 10:13 am to Glorious
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I just don’t think that matters for Davis either way. He walked to the car and stuck a gun into the vehicle.
True enough.
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