GREENSBORO, N.C. (WFMY) -- A Wake Forest University (WFU) Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach has been charged after punching a man who later died, according to CBS.
Jamill Jones has turned himself into New York City Police. He appeared in court in New York City on Thursday and faces a third degree assault charge. He was released on his own recognizance and will return to court on October 2. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Jones is accused of punching 35-year-old, Sandor Szabo, who is from Florida, and was in New York for a wedding in Long Island. The celebration turned violent after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday and that's when police said Jones punched Szabo in the face.
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According to CBS News New York, the blow was so hard, Szabo fell backwards and hit his head on the concrete.
The family said Szabo was waiting on a ride to take him to the hotel and was knocking on car windows. Szabo apparently knocked on Jones' window and police say Jones got out of the vehicle and punched Szabo.
After he punched Szabo, police say Jones got into an SUV and drove away leaving the man on the pavement.
NYPD issued a Crime Stoppers alert to help find Jones who later turned himself in with an attorney.
Wake Forest University officials tell WFMY News 2 they will release a statement later this evening.
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