A simple booking typo sparked a long legal battle between Merlin Williams and the state of Mississippi. Merlin Williams was found guilty of assault in Harrison County, but since his name was misspelled, Williams appealed and claimed he was the…
A Gulfport man found guilty of aggravated assault yesterday could serve up to 20 years in prison. Thirty-three year-old Merlin Williams was arrested in July 2016 for stabbing his girlfriend repeatedly in the chest, arm, back, neck, and legs. After…
Gulfport police have arrested Merlin Williams after officials say he stabbed his ex-girlfriend several times. Officials say that the victim was involved in an argument with Williams. During the argument, Williams pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim multiple…