Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers basketball star, recently made headlines not for his plays, but for his sister’s actions. Kimesha Williams, one of Leonard’s sisters, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of an 84-year-old woman. She was convicted earlier this year, along with her friend Candace Townsell, for their involvement in the fatal robbery at a casino in Temecula, California, in 2019 (KTLA). Authorities believed that Williams kicked the elderly woman while Townsell robbed her. The victim, Afaf Anis, had her head severely injured and underwent surgery, but later passed away due to the injuries (Daily Mail).
Williams, 39 years old, had been a career criminal with a long history of crimes prior to her latest conviction (News.com.au). She was also reported to have been involved in drugs and gang violence (Bleacher Report). Leonard had not issued a statement regarding his sister’s sentencing at the time of this writing.
The sentence was handed down by a judge, who cited Williams’ extensive criminal history and the fact that it was a premeditated crime when handing down the life sentence (Sports Illustrated). Williams will be spending the rest of her life behind bars, along with her friend Townsell, who was also sentenced to life without parole for her role in the crime (ABC7).
The news of Leonard’s sister’s sentencing shocked many fans of the NBA player, who had been known for his quiet and private life off the court. However, it also served as a reminder that even the most successful people can have family members with troubled pasts (CBS Sports).
