Javaris Crittenton To Surrender To Atlanta Police, Claims Innocence In Murder Allegations

by Mike Prada on Aug 29, 2011 5:53 PM EDT in Links

UPDATE: Crittenton surrendered to police in California late last night.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting that Javaris Crittenton will turn himself in to Atlanta police after being charged with murder in an alleged incident involving a drive-by shooting of a 22-year old mother of four. That's good news if only because this means Crittenton being at-large is a bit of a queasy thought.

In addition, Crittenton is claiming he is innocent.

Crittenton will be on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta and should arrive in his hometown "very early [Tuesday] morning," said attorney Brian Steel, retained by family members earlier Monday.

"Mr. Crittenton wants to clear his name," Steel told the AJC. "He's innocent of the charges."

Now, we let the legal system do what it is meant to do. None of this changes the fact that a mother of four is now dead, which is the real tragedy here, but at least now there will be some resolution on this incredibly sad story.

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Maybe he is innocent

The smart move for a guilty guy with money and in LA would have been to cross the border. Grow a full beard and maybe end up playing some low level ball in Brazil where there is no extradition. If he is guilty, you’d think Atlanta was the last place he’d go

by DCrez on Aug 29, 2011 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

or he does what JC is doing

consult with an attorney and negotiate with the police. If i am wanted in connection with a murder I would want to know what I am looking at before turning myself in. Find out what the police know and begin to construct a defense. Cross the border and “the dog” is coming after you.

Find out what the police know

by hambonejackson on Aug 30, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions