Lions receiver Jameson Williams won’t face charges following an assault investigation, a legal issue that, until now, hadn’t been widely known. Prosecutors in Oakland County, Michigan, have officially decided not to charge Williams after a woman accused him of assault earlier this month.
The Accusation That Flew Under The Radar
This whole situation came to light via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. The alleged incident, which first happened on August 6, wasn’t even reported until September 10, when officers were called to Williams’s home. Williams, through his lawyers, has “unequivocally denies the allegation of domestic violence.” It’s a heavy accusation, and for it to be under investigation without public knowledge for so long is wild.
The Investigation And Official Decision
Oakland County Prosecutor spokesperson Jeff Wattrick confirmed the decision in a statement to the Free Press. He laid out that the Novi Police Department conducted a “thoroughly investigated” process. This investigation was super detailed, checking out “statements, photos, videos, and communications between the alleged victim and Jameson Williams.” Investigators even “sought additional information from the alleged victim” to get all the facts straight. Wattrick made it clear: “Based on the facts presented to us at this time, the Novi Police and our office jointly concluded that there is no cause to file charges against Mr. Williams.” This joint conclusion from the Novi Police and the prosecutor’s office means the legal process on this matter is now complete for Williams.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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