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The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision to reinstate charges against former Tulane basketball star John (Hot Rod) Williams for alleged point-shaving during the 1984-85 season.
The high court ruled 4-3 Friday for Williams’ retrial.
Two counts of sports bribery and three counts of conspiracy to commit sports bribery were dismissed during a trial last August by Criminal District Judge Alvin V. Oser.
Oser, who has since retired, said prosecutors at Williams’ trial intentionally provoked a mistrial by withholding evidence that might be favorable to the defense. He barred prosecutors from trying Williams again, saying to do so would be double jeopardy.
