Miscellaneous | Considering himself threatened, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty by videoconference

NCAA – High school phenomenon and already very popular on social networks, Mikey Williams has pleaded not guilty, when he is accused of having shot at a vehicle sheltering five people.

Phenomenon of high schools, Mikey Williams had managed to capitalize on his “hype” thanks to social networks, even signing a contract with Puma at 17 years old. Since then, the enthusiasm has waned as he has been physically overtaken by players his age, but he remains a “4 star” prospect who will join Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers.

In any case, that was the plan until last week, when the playmaker (1m88) was arrested, then released on bail when he is suspected of having fired on a vehicle sheltering five people who were leaving his home.

Mikey Williams faces five counts of assault with a weapon and one charge of shooting an occupied vehicle. He faces up to 28 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

According to the basketball player’s lawyer, who has millions of social media followers, the incident happened after an “altercation” at Mikey Williams’ home near San Diego.

“Five people got into a car and as they drove away shots were fired”

says the San Diego County police report. “The car was hit, but no one was hurt. »

The young playmaker did not physically appear at the hearing, appearing via videoconference for fear for his safety, because his lawyer indicated that his client had received “threats, which are public and still online”. Without, however, saying more.