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Quinnen Williams’ court hearing for gun charge postponed

Quinnen Williams’ court hearing on Thursday was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If it wasn’t for the COVID-19 pandemic, Quinnen Williams would have been scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. That hearing, however, did not take place, according to the Daily News’ Manish Mehta.

Williams’ hearing for criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon in Queens Criminal Court on Thursday was postponed. No new court date has been scheduled yet. Williams’ original court date was March 25, but that was also postponed due to the pandemic.

The 22-year-old was arrested on March 5 at LaGuardia Airport in Queens for carrying a handgun with an ammo clip. The gun was not loaded and there was no ammunition present, according to reports at the time.

Williams had a permit for his gun in the state of Alabama, but gun laws are much stricter in New York. You must have a New York license in order to carry a gun in the state.

Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Williams’ attorney expects the criminal charges to be dismissed.

Williams had a disappointing rookie season in New York after being taken with the third overall pick in 2019 NFL Draft out of Alabama. In 13 games, Williams recorded 28 total tackles, 2.5 sacks and one pass defense.

After battling injuries last season, Williams should get every opportunity in training camp to solidify a starting spot on the defensive line. He could, however, miss the start of the season if the NFL decides to discipline him for the airport incident.

Coronavirus pandemic delays Jets DT Quinnen Williams’ court date

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams will not appear on court to face a weapons charge on Wednesday as originally expected.

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is going to have to wait a little bit longer to have his day in court.

With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, Williams will not appear in court on Wednesday at Queens County Criminal Court as originally scheduled, according to NJ.com.

A Queens County Criminal Court spokesperson said the court is operating under adjusted guidelines in response to the pandemic. Cases for people currently in jail are being pushed back 30 days, while cases for people not currently in jail are being delayed 90 days. That means Williams is facing a late June court date at the earliest.

Williams was arrested on March 5 for illegally possessing a handgun at LaGuardia Airport. Gang Green’s second-year defensive lineman was carrying a Glock 19 handgun without a New York license in his check-in bag. The gun, registered in his home state of Alabama, was unloaded and Williams was not in possession of any ammunition.

According to reports citing Port Authority officials, Williams had the gun in his bag when he arrived at the Delta Airlines check-in counter. When the Delta employee responsible for Williams found out about the gun, a license check was made with the Port Authority police. Since Williams’ permit was valid in Alabama, but not New York, he was charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

The 22-year-old was scheduled to be formally charged during his first court appearance on Wednesday. Since he did not have ammunition on him when he was arrested, he cannot be charged with unlawfully possessing a loaded weapon — the same charge that sent former Giants and Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress to prison for 20 months following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Manhattan nightclub in 2008.

The Jets selected Williams third overall out of Alabama in the 2019 NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted defensive player in franchise history. The defensive lineman’s rookie season wound up being somewhat of a disappointment, though, as he battled injuries and stretches of inconsistent play throughout 2019. In 13 games, Williams recorded only 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Williams is subject to punishment under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

Quinnen Williams’ attorney expects gun charge to be ‘resolved shortly’

Quinnen Williams’ legal counsel expects a quick resolution to his weapons charge.

Quinnen Williams’ legal counsel is confident his handgun incident at LaGuardia Airport earlier this week will be resolved sooner rather than later.

Williams was arrested on Thursday night for carrying a Glock 19 handgun without a New York license in his check-in bag. The gun, registered in his home state of Alabama, was unloaded and Williams was not in possession of any ammunition.

On Friday, Williams’ attorney issued a statement regarding the incident and a possible timeout for its resolution.

“Mr. Williams respects and follows the law,” Alex Spiro said. “There was allegedly a technical issue with the manner in which the lawfully owned firearm was stored — and we expect the matter to be resolved shortly.”

According to reports citing Port Authority officials, Williams had the gun in his bag when he arrived at the Delta Airlines check-in counter. When the Delta employee responsible for Williams’ found out about the gun, a license check was made with the Port Authority police. Since Williams’ permit was valid in Alabama, but not New York, he was charged with criminal possession of a weapon.

The 21-year-old was processed, released and is scheduled for arraignment in Queens County Criminal Court on March 25, when he is to be formally charged.

The Jets also responded to Williams’ arrest on Friday, stating “We have been in contact with Quinnen Williams and are fully aware of the situation. We will have no additional comment as this is a pending legal manner.”

New York selected Williams third overall out of Alabama in the 2019 NFL draft, making him the highest-drafted defensive player in franchise history. The defensive lineman’s rookie season wound up being somewhat of a disappointment, though, as he battled injuries and stretches of inconsistent play throughout 2019. In 13 games, Williams recorded only 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Williams is subject to punishment under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.