Lawrence Dority was convicted of murdering former NBA player Adreian Payne, despite arguing he was acting in self-defense.
Lawrence Dority said a long sentence would impose a "generational curse" on his family, and expressed regret at missing his son's birthday. More
August 29, 2025
At Lawrence Dority's sentencing, ex-NBA player Adriean Payne's girlfriend, Tara Walker, spoke of the anguish of raising a son without a dad. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority's family pleaded for mercy as a judge prepared to sentence him for the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority sentenced to life in prison for murdering ex-NBA player Adreian Payne, who played for the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks. More
August 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority expressed remorse at an emotional hearing as he was sentenced for the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
August 29, 2025
UPDATE: Lawrence Dority expressed his remorse for shooting and killing Adreian Payne at his sentencing hearing. More
July 30, 2025
The jury returned a verdict for Lawrence Dority, who was charged with murder for the shooting death of former NBA player Adreian Payne. More
July 30, 2025
Prosecutors showed the jury surveillance video that captured part of the deadly confrontation between Lawrence Dority and Adreian Payne. More
July 30, 2025
Lawrence Dority's attorney showed the jury a life-size cutout of victim Adreian Payne as he emphasized his client acted in self-defense. More
July 30, 2025
Prosecutors said Lawrence Dority was "intoxicated" and "mad" when he shot and killed Adreian Payne, and urged the jury to find him guilty. More
July 30, 2025
Lawrence Dority took the stand in his own defense, saying he shot former NBA player Adreian Payne because he thought his life was in danger. More
July 29, 2025
Lawrence Dority is charged with the murder of former NBA player Adreian Payne, but Dority claims he acted in self-defense. More
July 29, 2025
Prosecutors said witnesses described Lawrence Dority as "intoxicated" and "belligerent" before he shot and killed Adreian Payne. More
July 29, 2025
