On May 1, 2002, former NBA player Jayson Williams was indicted on charges including aggravated manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of limousine driver Costas Christofi at Williams's New Jersey estate; later proceedings ended with cover-up convictions and a guilty plea to aggravated assault.
Jayson Williams / Costas Christofi fatal shooting case
closedUSFebruary 14, 2002 — February 23, 2010
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- 1.Justia — State v. Jayson S. Williams
- 2.NPR — Former NBA Star To Plead Guilty In 2002 Shooting That Killed Man
- 3.ABC7 New York — Jayson Williams sentenced to minimum 18 months
- 4.ESPN — Former NBA star Williams faces manslaughter charge
- 5.HISTORY — Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams indicted for manslaughter