Zay Jackson to Serve 60 Days in Jail for Walmart Assault With Vehicle

Murray State guard Zay Jackson was sentenced to five years in jail, of which he will serve 60 days as part of a new plea agreement in the assault case that drags back to September of 2012. Jackson's case has taken multiple twists and turns to reach this conclusion

Zay Jackson Is A Hopeful Fool

The former Murray State guard has turned down the second plea deal that he was offered, and will now take his case to court - for better or worse. Probably worse.

Zay Jackson Indicted By Grand Jury

Murray State's Zay Jackson rejected a second deal from his new judge so his case was sent to the grand jury. You get what you ask for; Jackson was indicted on two charges.

Zay Jackson Rejects New Deal, Case Goes to Grand Jury

Zay Jackson rejected a one-year sentence from the new judge on his case today, according to the Paducah Sun.

The Murray State guard had his previous plea deal thrown out by judge Craig Clymer, a deal that would have had him spending 30 days in jail on weekends only. In its place, Clymer substituted a new deal of one year in jail.

The case will now proceed to a grand jury with the original charge of second-degree assault.

The grand jury will convene on Dec. 6 and Jackson will return to court on Dec. 11 to hear the new charges against him.

Depsite the loss of Jackson, who was expected to start this season, and several key starters from last year's 31-2 team, the Racers are 3-1, and reached the finals of the Charleston Classic. Murray State lost to Colorado 81-74 in the championship game. The Racers next face Old Dominion on Saturday.

Murray State's Zay Jackson Faces 1-Year Prison Term

The new judge in the Zay Jackson assault case has upgraded the charges, and thrown out the plea deal. Jackson now faces the prospect of a one-year jail sentence, or going to trial.

Zay Jackson Is Done For the Season

Murray State's head coach and athletic director have agreed to suspend Zay Jackson for the entire 2012-13 basketball season after his sentencing is now complete.

Judge In Zay Jackson Assault Case Recuses Himself

The judge in the Zay Jackson assault case has recused himself on the day that official sentencing was scheduled to take place. The case will be handed to another judge who will have to approve the plea bargain that the Murray State guard agreed to.

Victim in Zay Jackson Assault Case Thinks Sentence Too Light

The victim in the Zay Jackson assault case has spoken out and said that he thinks the sentence the Murray State guard agreed to is too light.

Jackson plead guilty to two counts of assault and agreed to a sentence of 30 days in jail, along with anger management classes and a formal apology to his victims. He began serving his sentence on Oct. 12, even though he won't be formally sentenced until Monday.

The victim, Jason Clement, believes that the sentence was too light given the troubles he is still having with his arm after taking a ride on the hood of Jackson's car:

Clement says he fell on his right arm when Jackson slammed on the brakes and he was thrown from the car. He says he has little mobility in that arm but has not been able to afford medical attention.

Still on the mend, he says he was angered to learn Jackson would be returning to the Murray State University basketball team. He does not believe a 30-day sentence is enough.

Jackson is currently suspended from the Racers squad. Athletic director Allen Ward has said that the guard's relationship with the team will be decided when he returns to school.

The Tide is Turning Against Murray State's Zay Jackson After Video Release

The reaction to the surveillance footage from the Zay Jackson parking lot incident has started to pick up steam. Is it even possible for Jackson to remain with the Racers after his jail sentence? Many people believe it might be too late.

Video Released in Zay Jackson Parking Lot Incident

The full surveillance video from the Walmart parking lot where Zay Jackson ran into two people with his car has been released.

Murray State's Zay Jackson Pleads Guilty, Will Serve 30 Days in Jail

Murray State's Zay Jackson will spend 30 days in jail as part of a plea bargain in his assault case. Jackson will continue his education post-jail, but it is unknown what direction the school will take with regards to his basketball career.

Zay Jackson Could Face Jail Time for Assault Incident

Zay Jackson is facing possible jail time after an alleged assault in a Walmart parking lot. The former Murray State guard is set to appear in court again on Oct. 12.