NJ Supreme Court to hear Jayson Williams appeal.
November 27th, 2008 Posted in NBA basketball newsNJ Supreme Court to hear Jayson Williams appeal. New Jersey’s Supreme Court will determine what role a racial slur will play in the reckless manslaughter retrial of former NBA star Jayson Williams.
The court said Tuesday it would hear oral arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys. No date was set.
The slur was uttered by an investigator who didn’t testify in Williams’ first trial in 2004 and later retired.
Williams’ attorneys want access to documents about the slur and a subsequent investigation. Prosecutors have argued the incident should not be part of the retrial.
Williams was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in 2004 but convicted on four counts of trying to cover up the 2002 shooting of a hired driver. The jury deadlocked on a reckless manslaughter count.
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Magic G Nelson out 7-10 days.
Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson will miss up to 10 days after an MRI exam on Tuesday revealed a strained right hip flexor, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Nelson was injured during Mondays 108-101 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks. The injury was first believed to be a strained groin.
Nelson is averaging 14.4 points and 5.1 assists in 14 games this season.
Anthony Johnson likely will replace Nelson in the lineup.
Orlando also is without shooting guard Keith Bogans, who will be up to six weeks because of a fractured thumb.
