SAN DIEGO — Former San Ysidro high school basketball star, Mikey Williams, was sentenced in court Monday in connection with a shooting that took place at his home in Jamul last year.
Williams, who appeared in court virtually, did not receive any jail time as his felony charges were reduced to a misdemeanor after satisfying all the terms of his plea agreement.
“Mr. Williams, as for the sentencing in your case, because this is now a misdemeanor, imposition of sentence will be suspended for one year,” said Judge Roderick Shelton.
According to the original complaint, Williams got into an argument just before midnight on March 27, 2023, and was accused of firing several gunshots at a car full of people leaving his house in Jamul. Several bullets hit the car, but no one was injured.
“He did not plead guilty to shooting shots or any bullets at a car. That was in dispute," insisted defense attorney, Randy Grossman. "There were a lot of people there that night. There were a lot of different things going on.”
Williams did not admit to firing any shots. Instead, he pled guilty to making criminal threats. To satisfy the plea agreement, he completed more than 80 hours of community service as well as gun safety and anger management classes. He is banned from owning or possessing any firearms or ammunition for the next ten years.
“Mr. Williams, you’re very fortunate to have this deal that you have," said Shelton. "I’m glad that the People and your counsel were able to work out this deal. I wish you the best of luck but learn from this experience.”
Judge Shelton placed Williams on summary probation for one year.
“Summary probation is the lowest form of probation that we have," explained Grossman. "You do not have a probation officer. You’re not excluded from travelling out of state or out of country. You don’t have to surrender your passport. There’s absolutely nothing you cannot do.”
Prior to the shooting last year, Williams was a rising star. He had already committed to play basketball for the University of Memphis, but that offer fell through after his run-in with the law. Grossman told CBS 8 that Williams will instead be starting his freshman year as a basketball player at the University of Central Florida next week.
“He’s been working extremely hard every single day working out on the court shooting baskets, so I have high expectations he’s going to have an incredible season this year,” said Grossman.
Initially, Williams was charged with five counts of assault with a weapon and one count of firing into an occupied vehicle, which could’ve resulted in 28 years in prison. But now with only a misdemeanor and no time behind bars, Williams wants to make the most of this opportunity.
“He has a good heart. He really wants what’s best, you know, not just for himself but for people around him, and he really takes seriously that he has this following of people that really look up to him," said Grossman. You know he’s the guy you’d see at practice hanging around afterwards signing autographs for kids, posing for pictures with kids.”
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