New hope for Winston-Salem Five as convictions overturned for murdering NBA star Chris Paul's Grandfather Nathaniel Jones
Five men were convicted of the murder of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, over 20 years ago. However, the accused pleaded not guilty last Friday, delivering a new hope for the Winston-Salem five.
Nathaniel Jones was killed on November 15, 2002, at the age of just 61. Four of the five men had tried to prove themselves not guilty of the crime; however, the judges dismissed their claim. According to Defense Attorney Chris Mumma, two of the five men were still behind bars, but they would be released from prison later on Monday.
Christopher Bryant, Jermall Tolliver, and Dorrell Brayboy were said to be involved in the case, and they were released after serving 12 years of prison, each.
As for Nathaniel Cauthen and Rayshawn Banner, they will have a hearing on Monday and will be released on Tuesday at any time.
Winston-Salem Five's convictions overturned for the murder of Chris Paul's grandfather
The accused in Nathaniel Jones's murder case pleaded not guilty. According to Chris Mumma, Rayshawn Banner and his brother Nathaniel Cauthen were the only two people of the Winston-Salem Five who were still held against. She further said, 'I had hoped that the boys would just be able to move on, and though they'll be happy to be home with their mom and reunite with their family, it's gonna drag on.'
There was a woman at the scene of the murder who said she was with the men when the killing happened. However, she also committed a felony by falsely testifying at her previous hearings due to the immense pressure of the Police. The Defense Attorney, Chris Mumma, expressed her anger by saying, 'The order is very thorough and very clear and lays out the claims very well with supporting evidence. And yet the state still cannot accept the truth in this case and is not objective.
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Who were the accused involved in the murder case of Chris Paul's grandfather Nathaniel Jones?
Five then-teenagers were involved in the murder case of Nathaniel Jones back in 2002. They are Christopher Bryant, Jermall Tolliver, and Dorrell Brayboy, who were released after serving 12 years in prison. Nathaniel Cauthen and his brother, Rayshawn Banner, are still struggling for their justice to be served. Their case will now proceed to the state Court of Appeals. Chris Mumma mentioned that Nathaniel Cauthan is being held in Eastern North Carolina, and his brother, Rayshawn Banner, is in the Western front.
She also stated that the brother will receive the necessary support upon their release, which could happen anytime on Tuesday, after their appeal on Monday.
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