JAYSON WILLIAMS TO TAKE DEAL IN SHOOTING: Former NBA star will agree to 3 years in prison according to sources.

     Williams, who retired in 2000 after playing nine seasons in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets, was to face a retrial in January on a reckless manslaughter count.

     The person, who was not authorized to speak about the case, told the AP on condition of anonymity that Williams is to plead guilty Friday to aggravated assault. Because a gun was used in the crime, Williams must serve at least 18 months in prison, the person said.

     Several messages left for defense attorney Joseph Hayden were not returned Thursday. The state attorney general's office, which has taken over the case, declined to comment on any aspect of the case because of a gag order.

     Christofi's sister, Andrea Adams, said Thursday that she was told by prosecutors this week to be ready to go to court Friday because a plea deal was possible. They offered no specific information on the deal, she said.

     Adams has mixed feelings about a prison term of three years or less.

     "I would like to see him do jail time," she said. "I don't know if that's enough time."

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     The plea deal would resolve all charges in a case that dragged out for nearly eight years.

     For MORE of this AP story by Beth DeFalco, go HERE.

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