Oregon defensive backs Jamal Hill, DJ James charged in municipal court
Oregon defensive backs Jamal Hill and DJ James were both charged in Eugene Municipal Court Tuesday after allegedly shooting pedestrians with an airsoft gun earlier this month.
According to court records, both players were charged with two counts of recklessly endangering, two counts of disorderly conduct, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. Records show that neither player has entered a plea for any of the aforementioned charges. The Oregonian/OregonLive’s James Crepea first reported that the players were charged.
Both players are scheduled for trial on Sept. 8.
On Aug. 3, police were dispatched at 11:44 p.m. to a report of a man who had been shot in the face with a realistic-looking airsoft gun near 14th and Willamette by a person in a car that had driven past, according to a Eugene Police Department Report.
Three total people reported similar incidents within a close time frame and proximity. After an investigation, Hill and James were both charged.
The pair of sophomore defensive backs played major roles for the Ducks last season and were projected starters this year. Hill finished 2020 with 20 tackles and two interceptions, while James had 14 tackles and a pass breakup.
On Aug. 6, Oregon coach Mario Cristobal said both players are indefinitely suspended. Neither player has participated in practice during preseason camp.
