John Wall did not plea guilty

From the words-matter file: The attorney representing Kentucky recruit John Wall wants it known that her client did not plea guilty to a misdemeanor breaking and entering charge. Nor was he sentenced.

Attorney Anna E. Smith said that an agreement for dismissal of the citation was worked out with the District Attorney’s office. That agreement was part of North Carolina’s First Offenders program. Typically, the person agrees to perform community service and pays fees and costs.

After meeting the community service component and paying fees, the person has the citation removed from his or her record.

Smith wanted it known that The Associated Press mistakenly reported on Wednesday that Wall pleaded guilty. There was no plea entered, she said.