not sure how much time he's doing but since he murdered someone, he should be doing a life sentence, imo
Ava Jones Medically Retired on June 7, 2024. Plus Other Updates on Her & Her Family
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not sure how much time he's doing but since he murdered someone, he should be doing a life sentence, imo
I hope she makes it on the court during a game one day
Ava's Mom posted this on Apr 8 on her Facebook page:
This weekend was an amazing experience. We are so thankful for the opportunity to attend the Final 4.
The support Ava has received from the Iowa Women's Basketball team and University of Iowa staff is quite literally unbelievable.
While in Cleveland, Ava and I received love and encouragement from not only the Hawkeye fans but so many other basketball enthusiasts.
Of course I wish we could have seen Ava on the bench or even on the court this weekend, but thanks to Iowa and everyone who continues to support us through our recovery, we are able to make the best of a terrible situation.
Drinking and driving should be automatic 3 months in jail for first offense. After that, a year, then 5
and this guy was under the influence of a drug and thought it was a good idea to get behind the wheel
I still think that if you take a life you should get a life sentence
His ability to draw breath should be revokedand this guy was under the influence of a drug and thought it was a good idea to get behind the wheel
I still think that if you take a life you should get a life sentence
This story is from July, 2022. At that time, the judge "found probable cause for Michael Hurley, 33, to face charges of murder, first-degree assault, fourth-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle under the influence."
Note that there is video of the crash but as far as I know it hasn't been played publicly.
Hurley ran two red lights before he struck the family with his vehicle, according to the officer.
The video shows Hurley getting out of his vehicle after the crash, stepping over the family members several times without appearing to check on them and then sitting on the trunk of his vehicle, the officer testified.
Louisville judge orders driver who struck Ava Jones' family to face murder, assault counts
Judge finds probable cause for driver to face charges of murder, first-degree assault, fourth-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
www.hutchnews.com
its amazing how people are still debating on whether she should be on scholarship
Ava's mom posted this on May 15:
"It was so nice to “meet” many of our nurses, doctors and therapists at the U of L trauma survivors tribute this evening."
"It was so nice to “meet” many of our nurses, doctors and therapists at the U of L trauma survivors tribute this evening."
Here's a nice 5 minute video (and printed story) on Hunter Jones, Ava's older brother, who is competing in the Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Hunter is a 4 time All-American. He competes in the decathlon, a two-day event, which begins tomorrow, May 23.
“My sister was a very talented basketball player, and she committed to Iowa a couple of days before the accident. And so I really have to credit a lot of what I have done and the things I do to seeing them not be able to do, do what they want,” explained Hunter. “And that I’m just grateful every day for being able to have the opportunity to pursue this.”
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“My sister was a very talented basketball player, and she committed to Iowa a couple of days before the accident. And so I really have to credit a lot of what I have done and the things I do to seeing them not be able to do, do what they want,” explained Hunter. “And that I’m just grateful every day for being able to have the opportunity to pursue this.”
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PLEASE, stop twisting whats been said. At NO point did anyone say that the University of Iowa should not keep her on scholarship or keep her involved with the team. Thats never been said. There are different types of scholarships, and you know that. I just don't for the life of me understand why if the doctors say she'll never be able to play, why she can't be on a medical, and all of her expenses be paid, and she can basically work with the team in some capacity. This is a medical decision. If the U of I doctors say, hey we think her progress is enough that she'll be able to play then great. That would be fantastic.
I don't believe I've seen the doctors say that she will never be able to play. They have said that the rehab will be extremely difficult and that the chances that she will return to form aren't great, but they haven't said that she can't play.
That's not the biggest reason though. The biggest reason to keep her on scholarship is that she wants to try to come back and play. She wants to do the rehab. She wants to put herself through that.
If she is willing to work hard in the rehab and continue to make progress, then she should absolutely be allowed to continue. As soon as she takes a different kind of scholarship, she no longer would be allowed to ever play for Iowa, per NCAA rule. What would be her driving force in the rehab if the reward at the end of the road was taken away??
Read what I said. IF, the doctors said. Its a hypothetical. Bluder herself said she didn't think that Ava would be able to come back and play, and she said that publicly on more then one occasion.
You know it’s 100% off-season when topics like this enter/re-enter the chat.
Is @Franisdaman a paid Rivals employee that makes $ with each new forum or post? Good god.
Is @Franisdaman a paid Rivals employee that makes $ with each new forum or post? Good god.
Nice to see the family happy & celebrating.
Hunter was the D2 Decathlon National Champion.
Hunter was the D2 Decathlon National Champion.
Family with great athletic genes ho doubt. Does Hunter have a shot at the Olympics? Don't really follow track and field enough, (until the games of course) to know who the top decathletes are.....
Hunter was hoping to get good enough marks in order to qualify for the Olympic trials this summer.
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Dude, the family has been through worse than hell, and they are finally finding things to cheer and be happy about. Frankly I have no problem with Fran or anyone else putting up “happy posts” like this about anyone on our Hawk teams but very least of all the Joneses.
So much was taken from her. I wish her and her entire family the best ahead in life.
the drug user who ran them over while they were on a sidewalk deserves at least 25 years just for killing the father
Really don't understand the reason for your post?
No one accepts DUI results or tolerates it.
Today I am very sad to read this news. I had hoped and prayed that one day she would be able to work through all her injuries and lace them up for the Hawks. This young lady and her family have such determination and love. Ava, you will always be in my prayers, I wish nothing but great things for you and your family.
Ava became Hawkeye family the moment she committed. Lisa is all class for honoring her out of state scholarship & making sure Ava gets all the help that she needs so that she can succeed at Iowa.
I work on TBI in my lab. I wish Ava the best. TBI is a priority issue for many. The DOD is budgeting 250 million towards TBI for just this year.
Sad to see, but I'm sure she will remain part of the Hawkeye family at least in spirit. I hope she goes on to have a great life. She is so deserving.
Wish her all the best going forward, and hope that she can stay as involved with the ladies as her schedule and health allow....
Exactly. I know it would be against the rules, but they need to make it happen. Take whatever penalty they dish out.
I am simply disappointed that she had to medically retire for Iowa to be able to use her scholarship. Yes, I understand that it is a rule. But I also see complete anarchy with the current transfer portal and other issues where athletes basically can call their shots. To me it is heartless BS as even if it was a far fetched possibility for her to return to the court, I have to believe it was a crucial aspect of her road to recovery. The dream.
You realize that it may not be in HER best interest to do so correct? Without question the finality of her decision makes this a sad day, but as discussed earlier I think that her struggles are as much cognitive as physical. Other then just walking out on the court, it may not be safe for her to be out there. This is why she wasn't allowed to be on the bench as they were concerned she would not be able to respond quick enough either physically or mentally to a player or ball in her vacinity.
