sad deal but it worked out the best it could
any chance we can still get a decent transfer this late ?
any chance we can still get a decent transfer this late ?
Ava Jones
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There is more to life than playing basketball. I wish her the very best in her future and that in a few years we will hear about what an amazing success that she has made of her life.
Assuming the closure of it is a sad day for Ava. She's an inspiring person, and a great Hawkeye. Hope she is still around the team in some capacity, and hope she keeps moving forward with her other goals and dreams.
Opioids (hydrocodone) according to a quick search. So definitely impaired driving. Hit them while they were on the sidewalk.
With the TBI she suffered its just too great a risk for her to participate in a contact sport, (which basketball certainly is)......
It's been a bittersweet 24 hours for the Jones family out of Nickerson, Kansas...Today, Ava Jones (
@avajones_35) announced she is medically retiring from basketball after her freshman year at Iowa (
@IowaWBB). She spent the last couple years fighting hard to recover from a tragic car accident that killed her father and left her and her mom in critical condition in 2022. She'll remain on scholarship and focus on getting her degree. She told me she is interested in becoming a sports broadcaster.
Also, her brother Hunter Jones (@GorillasTrack) found out that he has officially qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the decathlon. His score of 7898 at the NCAA DII championships on May 24 is the eighth highest score in the nation this year, and from what I've calculated, ninth best of Olympic Trials qualifiers.Such a resilient family, wishing them all the best.
@avajones_35) announced she is medically retiring from basketball after her freshman year at Iowa (
@IowaWBB). She spent the last couple years fighting hard to recover from a tragic car accident that killed her father and left her and her mom in critical condition in 2022. She'll remain on scholarship and focus on getting her degree. She told me she is interested in becoming a sports broadcaster.
Also, her brother Hunter Jones (@GorillasTrack) found out that he has officially qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in the decathlon. His score of 7898 at the NCAA DII championships on May 24 is the eighth highest score in the nation this year, and from what I've calculated, ninth best of Olympic Trials qualifiers.Such a resilient family, wishing them all the best.
While it is absolutely awesome to see the progress she has made and her amazingly resilient spirit, it's pretty easy to see why the decision to medically retire was made.
I cannot imagine what she's been through and how many times I would've just wanted to say "eff it!" and quit, but she just keeps digging harder. If you aren't pulling for that kid you have no soul.
I cannot imagine what she's been through and how many times I would've just wanted to say "eff it!" and quit, but she just keeps digging harder. If you aren't pulling for that kid you have no soul.
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Teen basketball star testifies she struggles to walk now after Louisville man ran over her family
Tears streamed down 19-year-old Ava Jones’ face as she told a jury that while she was once on scholarship to play basketball for Iowa, she can no longer shoot a
fentanyl I believe which is the scourge nationally now...I believe its 10x more potent then morphine...
Painful to listen to this testimony from such an upbeat young woman.Teen basketball star testifies she struggles to walk now after Louisville man ran over her family
Tears streamed down 19-year-old Ava Jones’ face as she told a jury that while she was once on scholarship to play basketball for Iowa, she can no longer shoot awww.wdrb.com
Teen basketball star testifies she struggles to walk now after Louisville man ran over her family
Tears streamed down 19-year-old Ava Jones’ face as she told a jury that while she was once on scholarship to play basketball for Iowa, she can no longer shoot a
Just take the SOB out back and put a bullet in his skull.
"I was tired so it wasn't murder" is a crock of crap. You. Did. This. There is absolutely NO reason this person should ever see the outside of a prison (actually draw breath) ever again. You made a decision--whichever you want to claim it is--that ended a life and destroyed many, many others. You forfeit.
Does Kentucky define murder differently? Or why is it that he’s being charged with murder vs manslaughter in what I thought was a textbook case of manslaughter?
Teen basketball star testifies she struggles to walk now after Louisville man ran over her family
Tears streamed down 19-year-old Ava Jones’ face as she told a jury that while she was once on scholarship to play basketball for Iowa, she can no longer shoot a
Rips your heart out, I feel so sad for her.
My GUESS is that because he killed someone while committing another felony (DWI) that it gets nudged up to murder. I would have to believe it's 2nd degree or a special vehicular designation since he didn't legally form intent for first degree, but again, that's my GUESS.
I agree 100% the SOB needs to spend the rest of his life in prison, after they shatter his knees with a baseball bat.
Below is Kentucky murder statute. I'm sure he's charged under part (b). This guy was on probation in Indiana for a drug offense. I'm guessing the jury will convict on murder for Ava's Dad. Then there are serious felony charges for what he did to Ava and her mom. Those should all run consecutive.
Selfish asshole deserves the max.
507.020 Murder.
(1) A person is guilty of murder when:
(a) With intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of suchperson or of a third person; except that in any prosecution a person shall notbe guilty under this subsection if he acted under the influence of extremeemotional disturbance for which there was a reasonable explanation or excuse,the reasonableness of which is to be determined from the viewpoint of aperson in the defendant's situation under the circumstances as the defendantbelieved them to be. However, nothing contained in this section shallconstitute a defense to a prosecution for or preclude a conviction ofmanslaughter in the first degree or any other crime; or
(b) Including, but not limited to, the operation of a motor vehicle undercircumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person and thereby causes the death of another person.
A just verdict....so sad all the way around.
No. He needs to pay for his mistake, but nobody should suffer.
It was much more than a "mistake" and I believe he needs to physically suffer!!!
So the Jones family will suffer forever - but the murderer drugged up punk - should not. OK
A bullet to the head would be quick and he wouldn't suffer. I'll settle for that.
So take your punishment with a smile? You're not making a good or valid point
The goal of punishment should be purposeful removal from society with the goal of rehabilitation. Inflicting additional pain and trauma upon already violent and/or damaged people is counterproductive. The phrase 'playing with fire' comes to mind.
I thought the goal was removal from society to keep the rest of us safer. If they can rehab, so much the better .
It is, but that is automatically achieved when you remove them from society, so not really a goal at that point.
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