Background of the Case

Former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles is scheduled to stand trial for capital murder on December 1, 2025, in Alabama Circuit Court. This trial comes more than two years after Miles was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Jamea Harris in Tuscaloosa. Miles, now 23, was accused of aiding and abetting his childhood friend, Michael Davis, who was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

The Incident

On January 15, 2023, Miles was removed from the Alabama basketball team following his arrest. The incident occurred during a shootout between Davis and Harris' boyfriend, Cedric Johnson. A bullet struck and killed Harris while she was seated in the front passenger seat of her Jeep. Under Alabama law, shooting and killing someone while they are in a vehicle constitutes a capital murder charge.

Legal Proceedings

Prosecutors allege that Miles provided Davis with the gun used in the shooting. During Davis' trial, defense attorneys argued that Davis acted in self-defense against Johnson. The state has since removed the death penalty as a potential sentence for Miles, who has been held without bond in Tuscaloosa County Jail since his arrest.

Key Testimonies

Former Alabama standout and current Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller testified in Davis' trial. Miller revealed that he was unaware Miles had placed a gun in his car until after the incident. Miller has not been charged with any crime and has fully cooperated with the investigation. Other potential witnesses include former Alabama players Jaden Bradley and Nick Pringle, as well as ex-team manager Cooper Lee.

Impact on Alabama Basketball

The case has cast a shadow over the Alabama men's basketball program, with several former and current players potentially being called to testify in Miles' trial. The trial is expected to draw significant media attention as it unfolds.

Darius Miles' Basketball Career

Miles played 53 games for Alabama, starting in two, and averaged 4.2 points per game. His basketball career came to an abrupt halt following his arrest in 2023.