Judge denies bond for Darius Miles in capital murder trial, will go to Grand Jury

Judge Joanne Jannik denied a motion to set bond for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles on Tuesday afternoon. The decision comes after hearing the evidence presented in the capital murder trial against the defendant and means his case will be heard by a Grand Jury.

Miles, along with Michael Davis, have been charged in the capital murder of Jamea Jonae Harris on January 15 in Tuscaloosa near campus at the University of Alabama.

“The Court, having heard the evidence in a Preliminary Hearing, finds sufficient evidence was presented to establish probable cause that the offense charged was committed by the Defendant,” a statement from Jannick read. “This matter is bound over to the Gran Jury.”

As part of the proceedings on Tuesday, the presence of Alabama basketball players Brandon Miller and Jaden Bradley was also revealed. However, neither is facing charges and have reportedly complied in the investigation.

More details revealed in Darius Miles case

More details are emerging about the murder case involving former Alabama forward Darius Miles. According to police testimony, Miles allegedly texted Crimson Tide star Brandon Miller to bring the gun.

AL.com’s Carol Robinson reported the testimony, which reveals Miller’s involvement. When Miller arrived on the scene of last month’s shooting, Miles told Michael Davis — who allegedly pulled the trigger and killed Jamea Jonae Harris — “the heat is in the hat.” That, according to Det. Brandon Culpepper, meant a gun was on the scene. Then, Miles said “there’s one in the head,” which meant a round was in the chamber. Jaden Bradley was also on the scene, according to the testimony.

Police also testified Miller’s windshield was hit twice by gunfire. Tuscaloosa chief deputy district attorney Paula Whitley also spoke with AL.com about why Miller didn’t receive any charges in the case, which saw Miles get charged with capital murder.

“That’s not a question I can answer,” Whitley told Robinson. “There’s nothing we could charge with him according to the law.”

Court records previously revealed Miles provided the gun used in the shooting and Davis pulled the trigger. Miles was supposed to have a hearing Tuesday regarding the case, but it was rescheduled to Tuesday due to a scheduling conflict.