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State of Alabama v. Antonio Williams
Date: 04-05-2007
Case Number:
Judge: Spencer Wallce
Court: Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jefferson County Alabama District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Antonio Williams was charged with child sex abuse of his daughter who lived with her grandfather who had custody of the child.
In 2003, one of his daughters was diagnosed of being infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
The State claimed that Williams has raped the girl and have improperly touched her between the ages of 3 and six.
Pleaded not guilty.
In 2011, the girl recanted her statements and accused another man of abusing her.
Defendant's conviction was set aside on May 16, 2011.
Defendant's daughter claimed that she never said that her father had abused her but was led into implicating him by a counselor who suggested information to her.
Defendant was released from prison on August 23, 2011.
Williams was eventually awarded $213,000 in compensation.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Alabama v. Antonio Williams?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. Defendant's conviction was set aside on May 16, 2011. Defendant's daughter claimed that she never said that her father had abused her but was led into implicating him by a counselor who suggested information to her. Defendant was released from prison on August 23, 2011. Williams was eventually awarded $213,000 in compensation.
Which court heard State of Alabama v. Antonio Williams?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Spencer Wallce.
Who were the attorneys in State of Alabama v. Antonio Williams?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jefferson County Alabama District Attorney's Office.
When was State of Alabama v. Antonio Williams decided?
This case was decided on April 5, 2007.