Judge finds probable cause in Darius Miles hearing on drug charges | Exclusive
A judge found probable cause in a hearing on drug charges filed against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, who also faces a murder charge.
On Tuesday, October 20, a judge determined there was sufficient evidence to pursue drug charges against former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles. The hearing took place at the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Miles is currently awaiting trial for the 2023 capital murder of Jamea Jonae Harris. The charges stem from felony allegations filed in September: second-degree promoting prison contraband and failure to affix a tax stamp.
The bond for each charge was set at $2,500. According to a deposition, jail staff discovered a synthetic marijuana product named Paper Route weighing 37 grams in Miles' belongings. During the hearing, Miles' defense attorney, Mary Turner, questioned the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office staff about the discovery of the alleged contraband, testing procedures, and potential targeting of Miles due to its impact on his capital murder case.
Testimonies revealed inconsistencies, such as the discovery location, presence of other inmates in the cell, and the handling of other inmates' belongings. The hearing aimed to establish probable cause for the drug charges before proceeding further.
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