Brandon Miller, the rising NBA star drafted as the No. 2 overall pick in 2023, is facing a troubling lawsuit for wrongful death brought by the family of Jamea Harris, who tragically lost her life in a shooting near the University of Alabama. The suit, filed by Jamea Harris’ mother, DeCarla Heard, alleges that Miller played a significant role in the unfortunate incident.
Heard’s lawsuit claims that Miller was the one who brought the firearm to the location of the shooting, and it was subsequently used by Michael Davis, a friend of Miller’s, to fatally shoot Harris. The events leading up to the tragedy unfolded after Miller, Davis, and former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles spent an evening together at clubs in Tuscaloosa. Miller left the group due to long lines at a bar, with Miles leaving his gun in Miller’s vehicle.
Following a dispute that transpired after Davis and Miles departed the bar, Miles texted Miller, seeking his firearm. When Miller arrived at the scene, Davis retrieved the gun from Miller’s vehicle and handed it to him. Tragically, Davis then fired shots at Harris, her boyfriend, and her cousin, resulting in the loss of Harris’ life.
DeCarla Heard is seeking damages, contending that Miller, Davis, and Miles should have foreseen the potential harm in bringing a dangerous weapon to the dispute. While Miller’s attorney has maintained his client’s innocence in the exchange of the weapon, Davis and Miles are facing capital murder charges in connection with Harris’ tragic death.
What Is Brandon Miller Accused Of?
Brandon Miller faces accusations connected to a tragic incident that occurred on the night of January 15. On that fateful night, Darius Miles, a friend of Miller’s, had joined him for a ride to the “Strip” area in Tuscaloosa, where they intended to visit a nightclub. Miles, unbeknownst to Miller, had brought his concealed firearm along and left it in the back seat of Miller’s vehicle.
Miller, seeking to satisfy his hunger, decided to depart from the scene for a meal because of a long line at a restaurant on the Strip. Later in the evening, Miles requested that Miller come to pick him up, which Miller did approximately an hour later. It was during this interval that Miles reportedly sent a text message to Miller, asking him to bring the firearm.
Miller arrived at the location where Miles and Michael Davis were situated, allegedly in possession of the gun. The circumstances surrounding Miller’s arrival remain unclear, with differing accounts of whether Miller responded to Miles’ request to bring the gun or if it was merely coincidental timing.
Investigators assert that Miles informed Davis about the presence of the gun, mentioning phrases such as “The heat is in the hat” and “There’s one in the head,” indicating that the firearm was both present and loaded. It remains unclear whether Miller was aware that the gun was in his vehicle.
The incident escalated into a gunfight, but Miller did not exit his vehicle at the time. Police maintain that Miller’s vehicle, along with teammate Jaden Bradley’s vehicle, blocked the Jeep in which Jamea Harris was later tragically found dead. Miller’s attorney has refuted this claim, contending that Miller had already parked on Grace Street when the Jeep arrived, and his vehicle did not obstruct the street. The situation is further complicated by varying accounts and legal proceedings in the case.
Why Was Brandon Miller Not Charged?
Brandon Miller remains uncharged in the tragic case because, according to his attorney, he had no direct involvement with the firearm or the events that unfolded. His attorney asserts that Miller “never touched the gun, was not involved in its exchange to Mr. Davis in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur.” Additionally, Miller maintained he was unaware that the gun was in his vehicle, although a text from Darius Miles requesting him to bring the gun raised concerns about the validity of his claim. Consequently, Miller has thus far evaded any legal repercussions.
Tuscaloosa’s chief deputy district attorney, Paula Whitley, confirmed that there were no grounds to charge Miller with any criminal offenses, based on court records and the available evidence.
It’s notable that Miller’s fellow teammate, Jaden Bradley, who was present during the incident, is also cooperating with authorities as a witness and is not facing charges. Despite the legal turmoil that has surrounded him, Miller’s basketball career progressed as he was drafted as the second overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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