Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams will not face any gun charges following an investigation by the Detroit Police Department’s internal affairs unit and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

In an official statement, the prosecutor’s office explained that, given the absence of relevant case law and the legislative intent behind Michigan’s Concealed Pistol License (CPL) statute, no charges would be filed against Williams.

The statement also noted that a warrant for his arrest was denied.

The incident in question occurred during the Lions’ bye week on October 8, when Williams was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by police after midnight. Williams’ brother, who was driving the car, informed officers that there were two firearms in the vehicle.

One of the guns was registered to the driver and was found in the back seat, while the other, registered to Williams, was located under the front passenger seat where Williams was sitting.

At the time, Williams was informed that he could be arrested for not possessing a concealed-carry permit, unlike his brother, who had the necessary documentation.

He was briefly handcuffed and placed in a patrol car. During the interaction, Williams repeatedly informed the officers that he played for the Lions and had the firearm for self-defense, as he resides in Detroit.

According to reports, a Detroit police lieutenant decided to release Williams after others arrived at the scene.

No formal police report was filed, and the incident was later investigated by the department’s internal affairs.

This inquiry also focused on the response by the officers involved and the decision not to detain Williams.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy emphasized that the decision not to charge Williams was made based solely on the facts and the law.   Worthy pointed out that the office does not consider the status, fame, or influence of a potential defendant in its charging decisions.

She reaffirmed that the office would not hesitate to pursue charges if the evidence supported them, regardless of the individual’s background or profession.

Worthy also clarified that the driver of the vehicle, Williams’ brother, was the CPL holder, and that the brother had “care, custody, and control” over the vehicle at the time.

She called on state lawmakers to review Michigan’s gun laws, particularly in situations involving multiple firearms, to provide clearer guidance for prosecutors in the future.

The prosecutor’s office further stated that if Williams had been carrying the gun on his person, he would have faced charges.

However, in this specific case, after a thorough legal review, the decision was made not to move forward with prosecution.

The Detroit Lions organization confirmed that Williams had been upfront with the team about the situation from the start.

Head coach Dan Campbell expressed his support for the young player, stating that Williams had demonstrated growth and accountability.   Campbell framed the incident as a valuable learning experience for Williams.

Williams had previously served a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, but had returned to action in the team’s last three games.

Coach Campbell expressed confidence in Williams’ character, saying that he believed the wide receiver would learn from this situation and continue to develop both as a player and as a person.

Overall, the case highlights ongoing discussions surrounding gun laws and the complexities of legal interpretation in specific situations.

Despite the controversy surrounding the incident, Williams will not face legal consequences, and the matter appears to be closed from a legal standpoint.