At around 6 p.m. one Saturday last April, former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard pulled out a pocket knife and stabbed two of his former teammates at a South Campus party. Assault charges, a suspension from Syracuse University, a trespassing arrest and a series of court appearances ensued.
Friday, Howard pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree assault, one count of second-degree assault and one count of criminal possession of a weapon. Next month, the 21-year-old West Genesee High School graduate will be sentenced to 10 years in state prison with a five-year post-release supervision.
Here’s a breakdown of how the case has unfolded.