Javaris Crittenton Wanted for Role in Shooting Death of Atlanta Woman

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of ex-NBA player Javaris Crittenton, who was allegedly involved in the shooting death of an Atlanta woman on August 19.

According to authorities, Crittenton fired shots from a moving car, killing Jullian Jones. They believe that Ms. Jones was not the target, and that Crittenton was attempting to exact revenge against someone who robbed him earlier this year. Police in Atlanta and Los Angeles and federal authorities are looking for Crittenton now.

This isn't Crittenton's first brush with the law. You may remember him as the other player involved in the "guns drawn in the Wizards locker room" incident in December 2009. Crittenton was suspended for the remainder of the 2009-10 season after that incident, and has not appeared in an NBA game since. He spent time with the Charlotte Bobcats during training camp in 2010, but failed to make the final cut.

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What is the Death Penalty?

Definition: The "death penalty" is the harshest sentence the NCAA can levy against a program: a ban that prevents the program from participating in a sport for a period of time.

The death penalty has been used just five times in NCAA history -- twice against basketball programs.

• Kentucky (1952-53): The Wildcats' 1952-53 season was canceled after three players - Alex Groza, Ralph Beard and Dale Barnstable - were arrested for their roles in a massive point-shaving operation.
• Southwestern Louisiana (1973-75): The Rajin' Cajuns were banned for two seasons for a host of recruiting violations including forgery of high school transcripts.

Kentucky came close to receiving the death penalty a second time in the late eighties, but escaped with three years of probation and a two-year postseason ban.

Examples:

Gregg Doyel of CBSSports.com recently called for Oklahoma to receive the NCAA's death penalty after word surfaced that a Sooner assistant coach was in contact with a financial advisor that allegedly made payments to OU players.

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What is the Death Penalty?

Definition: The "death penalty" is the harshest sentence the NCAA can levy against a program: a ban that prevents the program from participating in a sport for a period of time.

The death penalty has been used just five times in NCAA history -- twice against basketball programs.

• Kentucky (1952-53): The Wildcats' 1952-53 season was canceled after three players - Alex Groza, Ralph Beard and Dale Barnstable - were arrested for their roles in a massive point-shaving operation.
• Southwestern Louisiana (1973-75): The Rajin' Cajuns were banned for two seasons for a host of recruiting violations including forgery of high school transcripts.

Kentucky came close to receiving the death penalty a second time in the late eighties, but escaped with three years of probation and a two-year postseason ban.

Examples:

Gregg Doyel of CBSSports.com recently called for Oklahoma to receive the NCAA's death penalty after word surfaced that a Sooner assistant coach was in contact with a financial advisor that allegedly made payments to OU players.

View the original article here