TACOMA (AP) – A man has been sentenced to nearly four decades in prison for the shooting death of a Fort Lewis soldier. Even though 24-year-old Irvin Dale Carter Jr. was convicted of killing 24-year-old Julius Williams two years ago, he continued to protest his innocence before being sentenced Friday. Investigators say Williams had borrowed a handgun from Carter and lost it. Williams was absent without leave from Fort Lewis at the time. His body was found outside Bryant Montessori School in the Hilltop area of Tacoma on Sept. 8, 2006. Pierce County Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Felnagle says it’s as senseless a killing as any that has come before him. He sentenced Williams to 39 years and 8 months in prison, the high end of the standard range
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Podcast: Brandon Roy Reinstated At Garfield High Following WIAA Exoneration
Former NBA star Brandon Roy has been reinstated as head coach of Garfield High School's boys basketball team, following his clearance by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) of prior recruiting violation allegations. The WIAA's investigation, which concluded in May 2026, found all evidence to be unsubstantiated, paving the way for Roy's return to his alma mater. His reinstatement underscores a commitment to student well-being and addresses the complexities of high school athletics, with Seattle Public Schools acknowledging the need for improved support structures for coaches.
