Javaris Crittenton, former Georgia Tech and NBA player, might be released from prison early, according to sources. Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in shooting Julian Jones in August of 2011. A 2015 plea and sentencing led to a reduced sentence from former DA Paul Howard. Howard's agreement required Crittenton to illustrate he had learned from the incident, prompting him to accept responsibility for his actions and speak to others about avoiding similar paths. However, the current DA, Fani Willis, who at one point had represented Crittenton, has rejected the modified sentence and requested the courts to reinstate the original sentence. Crittenton, presently at Wilcox State Prison, awaits the judge's decision.
Crittenton pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault. His sentence was reduced to 20 years that he had already served while awaiting judgment, and he has been instructed to complete 7,200 hours of community service over ten years. Crittenton must also wear a monitoring system for the first five years following his release, and he will have a curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. This sentence modification has led to the current DA's protest of the modified sentence, leading to the possibility of a special prosecutor's appointment for the case.