LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: A former NBA star known for his antics and his humor is now facing charges in connection to the death of his limousine driver. Jayson Williams turned himself into authorities earlier today. Our Hillary Lane joins us now live from Kingwood, New Jersey. She's been there watching the action as its unfolded this morning -- Hillary.</s>HILLARY LANE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, Leon, yes, he turned himself in, and just about half an hour ago, Mr. Williams, the former New Jersey Nets basketball star, walked away after having posted the bond required by prosecutors. In all, he was inside for about two hours. They would not say what bail was, but his attorney did come out and explain criminal charges that were filed.</s>JOSEPH HAYDEN, WILLIAMS' ATTORNEY: The death of Mr. Christofi was a tragic accident, but it was an accident. Today a criminal charge was filed against Mr. Williams, alleging recklessness. The case is now in the justice system, and we very confident that after a full, fair and thorough exploration of all of the facts, that it will be clear that Mr. Williams is innocent of recklessness and innocent of any criminal conducts, and the matter will be deemed to be a tragic accident.</s>LANE: Now Mr. Hayden, the attorney, chose his words very carefully. Let me explain why. He said this was a tragic accident, and recklessness was not involved. Here in the state of New Jersey, in order for prosecutors to win a manslaughter conviction, they must prove reckless behavior, not just negligence, and while prosecutors have not formally said what those criminal charges were -- and they are expected to do so at a news conference this afternoon, we did confirm with Chris Adams, who was the nephew of the limo driver who was killed on February 14th, and he said his family had been told that manslaughter would be the charge -- Leon.</s>HARRIS: Hillary Lane, thank you very much, and of course we'll get back to you once that word comes out later on with that press conference. Thank you very much. Limousine Driver>
Former NBA Star Facing Charges in Connection to Death of Limousine Driver