The dad and mom of Jamea Jonae Harris —the 23-year-old lady who was killed in a capturing final month— slammed the University of Alabama Crimson Tide’s basketball program after testimony confirmed that the freshman ahead is liable for delivering the gun to their daughter’s killer and remains to be allowed to play.
Harris’s mom, DeCarla Cotton, advised USA Today it’s “unimaginable” that Alabama ahead Brandon Miller was allowed to play in Wednesday’s sport in opposition to South Carolina.
College Basketball Star Plays In Game A Day After Police Testified That He Delivered Gun Used To Kill Harris
Their 78-76 extra time win, the place Miller scored a career-high 41 factors, occurred only a day after police testified that Miller had delivered the firearm used to kill her daughter within the deadly Jan. 15 capturing.
“It’s simply unimaginable, and it’s like his life is simply happening,’’ Cotton advised the outlet on Thursday. “He took a quick pause and it didn’t cease. It’s like, OK, slap on the wrist and go play ball.
Cotton lambasted Alabama for worrying extra about Miller’s profession than the demise of Harris, who leaves behind a 5-year-old son.
23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris life ended tragically early Sunday morning following a capturing close to The Strip in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Harris’ demise has been on onerous on her complete household. Former @AlabamaMBB participant Darius Miles and one other man face capital homicide fees. pic.twitter.com/sJsENt18BU
— Juan Hustle (@JuanHustle) January 16, 2023
“They’re frightened about his profession, however what about this this 5-year-old boy [Harris’ son, Kaine]? He’s the true sufferer in all this. He gained’t have a mom anymore to affect his rising up and who he’s going to be.’’
Miller is projected to be a first-round decide within the 2023 NBA Draft, and is No. 2 Alabama’s main scorer, in keeping with the outlet.
Miller’s Former Teammate, Another Man Charged With Capital Murder, Held Without Bond
A day previous to Wednesday’s sport, police testified in a preliminary listening to in Tuscaloosa that Miller was liable for buying the gun which was used throughout the deadly capturing on the Walk of Champions at Bryant Denny Stadium final month.
Darius Miles, Miller’s ex-teammate, and Michael “Buzz” Davis, the person accused of firing the gun and killing Harris, had been every charged with capital homicide throughout Tuesday’s courtroom listening to.`Both are being held with out bond.
Court paperwork obtained by CNN present the choose dominated that there was “sufficient evidence… to establish probable cause” in sending each circumstances to a grand jury.
Miller has not been charged as of this text’s publication.
Brandon Miller in a 77-69 win @ Auburn : 13 factors (5-12 capturing, 0-7 from 3 & 3-4 from the FT line), 6 rebounds & 3 assists in 37 minutes pic.twitter.com/ikadteKqA7
— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) February 11, 2023
On Tuesday, a police officer testified that Miles had texted Miller to carry the previous’s gun to the placement of the capturing.
AL.com studies that Miles had contacted Miller and requested him to carry his gun to the scene, and when Miller arrived, Miles knowledgeable Davis that “the heat is in the hat,” indicating {that a} gun was current. Miles additionally talked about that “there’s one in the head,” which meant {that a} spherical was within the chamber.
Miles, a junior ahead, was dismissed from the Crimson Tide following his arrest. His season had already been lower quick as a consequence of an ankle damage, having final performed Dec. 20.
Miller’s Lawyer Says Client “Never Touched The Gun” And Wasn’t Involved “In Any Way”
On Wednesday Miller’s lawyer, Jim Standridge, advised the courtroom that his shopper “never touched the gun, was not involved in its exchange to Mr. Davis in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur.”
His attorneys allege that Miller’s was not conscious of the gun in his automobile.
“When somebody says bring a gun to them, what do you think they’re going to do with it?” Cotton stated about Miller’s alleged involvement. “And if there was no gun, she would not be dead.”
Family Of Slain 23-Year-Old Slam Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats For Defending Miller
Meanwhile, Harris’ mom stated that Alabama coach Nate Oats has been “god awful” in dealing with the state of affairs.
On Tuesday, Oats defended Miller, describing Miller as being on the “wrong spot at the wrong time.”
“Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble on this case. Wrong spot at the wrong time.”
Oats has since apologized and retracted the remark, nonetheless Harris’ stepfather, Delvin Heard stated the coach’s second assertion “meant nothing” to the sufferer’s household.
This is an ongoing story. Check in with The Shade Room for additional developments.