Former Seton Hall Player Kelly Whitney Sentenced

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Matthew Stockwell
 
Former Seton Hall basketball star Kelly Whitney was sentenced to 3 years in prison for his role in an armed robbery that took place in March of 2010.  In the deal, Whitney pled guilty to reduced charges of burglary, criminal restraint, and conspiracy.  Whitney had been tried in June, but it resulted in a hung jury because only one of the eight victims could identify Whitney.  At the trial, one of Whitney's co-defendants testified against him.  The prosecution would have had to try Whitney's case again, so a much better deal was offered to Whitney. Since he faced 20 years if convicted on the original charges, this was a no-brainer, as he will be credited for time served and eligible for parole in less than a year.

Whitney was a key player on the 2003-2004 team that beat Arizona in the first round of the NCAA tournament.  

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