Arrest In Richardson Case
posted by Scott Hood on Thursday, June 28, 2007
At the bind hearing, Grant's lawyer offered a preview of coming attractions: Grant will claim self-defense in order to try to exonerate himself. It will make for an interesting trial when the time comes.
The Sheriff's Department concluded from their investigation that Grant and Richardson fought in the parking lot of a Northeast Columbia apartment complex after Grant accused Richardson of "making advances" on his girlfriend. In fact, Richardson told Grant in a phone conversation where he was located.
This case could have some twists and turns before the jury returns the final verdict.
SHOT IN THE ARM FOR YARDCOCKS: If published reports are correct, the USC pitching staff will get a major shot in the arm with the addition of lefthander Steven Neff from Lancaster. Neff, a 26th round draft pick by Pittsburgh, sought a $400,000 signing bonus from the Pirates. Negotiations failed to produce a deal and Neff says he'll start classes at USC on July 10. Under the current rules, he won't be eligible for the draft for three years.
Neff, who has reached 90 m.p.h. on the radar gun, fanned 117 and walked 29 as a senior at Lancaster High School. With the departures of Harris Honeycutt, Arik Hempy and Jeff Jeffords, and the expected departure of Wynn Pelzer, through the MLB draft, Neff will provide the Gamecock pitching staff with a much-needed boost.
While it appears Neff will play for USC, the Pirates still have until the moment he attends his first class to negotiate with him. USC learned years ago in the Gavin Floyd case that sometimes teams wait until the last moment to put their best offer on the table. So, Ray Tanner isn't counting his chickens yet.
If he sticks with his decision to attend college, Neff could certainly challenge for a weekend starter role next season, joining Mike Cisco, Blake Cooper, Will Atwood and, hopefully, Jay Brown in the group of contenders.
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The Richland County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday morning that Ross Grant, 19, has been charged with stabbing Quintin Richardson seven times early Sunday morning. He attended Spring Valley High School with Richardson.
At the bind hearing, Grant's lawyer offered a preview of coming attractions: Grant will claim self-defense in order to try to exonerate himself. It will make for an interesting trial when the time comes.
The Sheriff's Department concluded from their investigation that Grant and Richardson fought in the parking lot of a Northeast Columbia apartment complex after Grant accused Richardson of "making advances" on his girlfriend. In fact, Richardson told Grant in a phone conversation where he was located.
This case could have some twists and turns before the jury returns the final verdict.
SHOT IN THE ARM FOR YARDCOCKS: If published reports are correct, the USC pitching staff will get a major shot in the arm with the addition of lefthander Steven Neff from Lancaster. Neff, a 26th round draft pick by Pittsburgh, sought a $400,000 signing bonus from the Pirates. Negotiations failed to produce a deal and Neff says he'll start classes at USC on July 10. Under the current rules, he won't be eligible for the draft for three years.
Neff, who has reached 90 m.p.h. on the radar gun, fanned 117 and walked 29 as a senior at Lancaster High School. With the departures of Harris Honeycutt, Arik Hempy and Jeff Jeffords, and the expected departure of Wynn Pelzer, through the MLB draft, Neff will provide the Gamecock pitching staff with a much-needed boost.
While it appears Neff will play for USC, the Pirates still have until the moment he attends his first class to negotiate with him. USC learned years ago in the Gavin Floyd case that sometimes teams wait until the last moment to put their best offer on the table. So, Ray Tanner isn't counting his chickens yet.
If he sticks with his decision to attend college, Neff could certainly challenge for a weekend starter role next season, joining Mike Cisco, Blake Cooper, Will Atwood and, hopefully, Jay Brown in the group of contenders.
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