Prosecutors can tell a jury that former NBA star Jayson Williams wiped down a shotgun and jumped into a swimming pool to conceal evidence after a man was killed in his bedroom, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Verdict Form
Jurors filled out this form once they rendered their verdict.- Jury Instructions
The judge read these instructions on the law to the jury before the panel started deliberating. - Rally Flyer
Jayson Williams' supporters passed out this flyer for a support rally outside the courthouse. - 911 Call
This transcript of the 911 call shows Jayson Williams' brother Victor reporting that the victim shot himself. - Second Indictment
Under a new indictment, Williams had faced 55 years in prison rather than 45 years under the initial indictment. - Culuko's Plea
Facing 12 years in prison, Williams' friend, Kent Culuko, cut this deal with prosecutors, but to avoid jail he must testify against the former NBA star. - Gordnick's Plea
The father of two admits he hid Williams' clothes in order to avoid facing eight years in prison. - Dismissal Motion
Charging the grand jury proceeding was tainted and unfair, Williams' defense team asks that the indictment be dismissed (PDF).
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Judge: Williams can be retried - •Oct. 12, 2004
SPCA chapter closed for not prosecuting Williams over alleged dog shooting - •May 21, 2004
Prosecutors to retry Jayson Williams - •Analysis:
How would a second trial be different? - •May 20, 2004
To Christofi's family, justice is second trial - •May 20, 2004
Williams awaits decision on retrial
VERDICT & DELIBERATIONS
- •April 30, 2004
Jury reaches verdict on seven counts - •Play-by-play
Deliberations - •April 29, 2004
Six down, two to go - •April 28, 2004
Jury seems focused on Williams'intent - •April 27, 2004
Case goes to the jury
CLOSINGS
- •April 26, 2004
Defense insists shooting was accidental - •April 21, 2004
Prosecutor's illness delays court - •April 20, 2004
Judge throws out gun expert testimony - •April 18, 2004
Jurors return at last - •April 16, 2004
Appeals court won't halt trial - •April 15, 2004
No dismissal of charges - •April 13, 2004
Death in prosecutor's family delays ruling - •April 14, 2004
Williams family welcomes second daughter - •April 12, 2004
Judge to decide Tuesday whether to dismiss charges - •April 12, 2004
Judge probes claims of prosecutorial misconduct
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •April 8, 2004
Williams: Dismiss charges because of DA misconduct - •April 5, 2004
Allegations of prosecutor misconduct derail trial - •April 1, 2004
Defense claims prosecutor hid gun evidence - •March 31, 2004
Williams won't testify in his defense - •March 30, 2004
'Payoff' allegation from defense - •March 30, 2004
Clerk bounced for being too nice to Williams - •March 29, 2004
Defense says playing of banned video unintentional - •March 25, 2004
Expert says gun misfire possible - •March 24, 2004
Williams launches his defense - •March 23, 2004
Charges stay, no tour - •March 22, 2004
Defense requests jury tour
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •March 16, 2004
Expert: Gun didn't misfire in tests - •March 16, 2004
Experts: Bloody Armanis, but no DNA on the gun - •March 15, 2004
Globetrotter in prayer for victim's soul - •March 11, 2004
Noted forensic expert testifies - •March 9, 2004
Now the 'victim,' but once a comeback kid - •March 5, 2004
Even prosecutors surprised by trigger finger - •March 4, 2004
Witness reasserts trigger finger testimony - •March 3, 2004
Ex-teammate testifies Williams had finger on trigger - •March 2, 2004
Waitress testifies Williams seemed sober - •March 1, 2004
Friend: Williams swore at driver - •Feb. 25, 2004
Key witness retreats in describing alleged cover-up - •Feb. 24, 2004
Friends describe alleged cover-up - •Feb. 23, 2004
Key witness testifies - •Feb. 19, 2004
'Never mind': Witness backpedals on testimony - •Feb. 18, 2004
Williams' bedroom arsenal - •Feb. 17, 2004
Jurors hear 911 call - •Feb. 13, 2004
Risks dog Williams' testimony - •Feb. 11, 2004
Troopers describe two different Williams
PRETRIAL
- •Feb. 11, 2004
Williams' wife launches Web site - •Feb. 10, 2004
Grime, but no crime, Williams defense claims - •Feb. 10, 2004
Trial set to begin - •Oct. 16, 2003
Venue change for Williams - •Sept. 17, 2003
Trooper records can be reviewed - •August 7, 2003
Manslaughter indictment retained - •May 20, 2003
Williams wants trial moved - •April 22, 2003
Williams seeks race data - •March 20, 2003
Williams pleads not guilty - •March 20, 2003
Victor Williams reports suicide-shooting in 911 call - •March 19, 2003
Appellate court releases 911 tape - •March 12, 2003
Lawyers present arguments for 911 tape's release - •March 11, 2003
New arraignment scheduled - •March 5, 2003
New indictment adds new charge, 10 more years - •Feb. 5, 2003
Williams settles civil suit - •Feb. 4, 2003
Appeals court takes Williams case - •Jan. 9, 2003
Defense seeks to dismiss manslaughter indictment - •Aug. 22, 2002
Friend cuts deal, will testify for prosecution - •June 7, 2002
Williams arraigned, pleads not guilty - •May 1, 2002
Williams indicted for aggravated manslaughter - •March 11, 2002
More charges slapped on ex-NBA star - •March 4, 2002
Williams offers condolences during court appearance - •Feb. 25, 2002
After turning himself in, Williams released on bail - •Feb. 15, 2002
Authorities call the shooting "suspicious"
CASE IN BRIEF
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Former NBA star Jayson Williams was tried for manslaughter and other charges stemming from the Feb. 14, 2002, shooting of limo driver Gus Christofi at his mansion and an alleged attempt to make the death look like a suicide.
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