The trial of Charlotte Hornets guard David Wesley stemming from a fatal car involving teammate Bobby Phills was delayed until July 6. Wesley was finishing his NBA season and didn't have time to prepare legal strategy, said Anne Tompkins, assistant district attorney. The player was not in court Monday. Tompkins met with his lawyer, Ed Hinson, and they agreed to the delay. Wesley was charged with misdemeanor speed competition and reckless driving after the accident.
Drivers convicted of speed competition also can lose their licenses for up to a year.
Wesley was driving with a suspended license at the time of Phills' fatal crash Jan. 12, which happened after a morning practice at Charlotte Coliseum. Police said Wesley and Phills were racing their Porsches at more than 100 mph when Phills lost control of his car. Phills was killed instantly in a head-on collision with another car. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved.