Memphis Recruit Mikey Williams Pleads Guilty in Gun Case, Avoids Jail Time

Williams, facing nine felony counts and up to 30 years in prison, reaches plea deal reducing charges to one felony count; sentencing set for August 2024.

Memphis basketball recruit Mikey Williams pleaded guilty to one felony charge in a gun case, with his attorneys expecting no jail time.
Williams had faced nine felony counts and up to 30 years in prison stemming from a shooting at his home in March, in which no one was injured.
In a deal with prosecutors, Williams pleaded guilty to one felony count of making a criminal threat and to a special allegation of using a firearm during the threat.
Williams was ordered to complete a gun safety course, attend anger management sessions and do 80 hours of community service.
If Williams follows terms of the deal and avoids any criminal offenses, the charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor at his sentencing on Aug. 12, 2024.