Billy Williams managed the New Hanover County ABC System for a buncha years. A lot of new stores were built, a lot of stores were modernized. But, as this was happening, his home also got some facelifts. From the same contractors that were building the stores.
Foul, foul, foul, said a grand jury. And, Williams was indicted after one contracor admitted he submitted a fake invoice to the ABC System for work he did on Williams' house, a bill that prosecutors say Williams approved.
Williams requested a change of venue from New Hanover County, because he didn't think he could get a fair trial in his home town. Imagine that.
Today is the first day of his trial. The proceedings are being held in Onslow Superior Court in Jacksonville NC.
WWAY, the ABC affiliate in Wilmington, is covering the trial. Ramon Herrera is handling the assignment in Jacksonville.
He asked Williams "...are you going to plead?", to which the accused replied, "...not guilty", and smiled.
Should be an interesting trial. Especially if the District Attorney reveals even half of the stuff he's been told. Or, shhhhh...maybe that will come in the future.
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