Football Darrent Williams' killer convicted

**DaFace** · 03-11-2010, 01:47 PM

Not sure how many of you guys care about this, but it's big news out here. I'm glad they will finally be able to call this case closed.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14655722

Jury finds Clark guilty in Darrent Williams murder

A Denver jury has convicted Willie D. Clark of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

Clark, 26, was accused of killing Williams and wounding two others early New Year's Day 2007 following an altercation outside the Shelter nightclub.
Prosecutors said Williams and his entourage were traveling in a white stretch Hummer limousine when they were ambushed by at least two gunmen in a passing white Chevrolet Tahoe.

Clark was facing 21 charges, including two counts of first-degree murder - one for murder after deliberation and one for murder with "extreme indifference." He also faces 16 counts of attempted murder, one each for the surviving passengers in the Hummer limousine.

Clark, who now faces life in prison, will likely remain for now in a metro Denver jail. He still faces another murder trial in the 2006 killing of Kalonniann Clark, who was a witness in an unrelated case against a Clark associate.

Jurors heard 11 days of testimony from more than 40 witnesses, many of whom were fellow gang associates of Clark who had reached plea agreements in other cases in exchange for their testimony. They deliberated for about 12 hours over parts of three days.

The prosecution's key witness, Daniel "Ponytail" Harris, had his prison time reduced from a potential life sentence to five years. Harris was the only witness to identify Clark as the man who shot at the Hummer limousine. Prosecutors said Clark was driving the white Tahoe, and shot a .40 caliber gun out the passenger window. Williams was struck in the neck by one .40 caliber bullet.

No fingerprints or gun residue was found inside the Tahoe, which was discovered several days later, the inside burned-out and the outside spray painted black.

Two star players for the Denver Broncos, wide receiver Brandon Marshall and pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, also testified for the prosecution.
Defense attorneys said Clark was a scapegoat for a group of drug dealers who wanted him to take the blame for the shooting in order to take the heat off their drug business

Clark's attorney's said Clark was not in the white Tahoe, and floated the theory that a green SUV - driven by and belonging to different men - could have been used in the shooting.

Before the verdict was read, Judge Christina Habas thanked Clark for his "conduct throughout this trial," and asked everyone in the courtroom to keep their emotions in check as the verdicts were read.

There was no audible reaction from anyone in the courtroom as the clerk read the verdicts.

Demonpenz · 03-11-2010, 01:49 PM

dueces

Titty Meat · 03-11-2010, 01:50 PM

Good. It's too bad he can't be tortured.

**Bane** · 03-11-2010, 01:51 PM

Good.Even though the kid was Bronco,I'm glad that justice was served.

**Reaper16** · 03-11-2010, 01:51 PM

I'm glad that there can now be some sense of closure to this tragedy.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-11-2010, 02:00 PM

Very good news. I hope the dude takes it up the pooper in the pen.

Garcia Bronco · 03-11-2010, 02:05 PM

Got him on all 20 counts. To bad they won't kill him though.

rtmike · 03-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Good riddance. Is there no death penalty in Colorado.

Thing is this Clark fella will use this to his advantage once he's in the maximum pen.

Mile High Mania · 03-11-2010, 02:13 PM

It's good that the trial is over and justice was served... Darrent had a bright and promising career...

ClevelandBronco · 03-11-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtmike

Good riddance. Is there no death penalty in Colorado.

Thing is this Clark fella will use this to his advantage once he's in the maximum pen.

It's technically an option, but it's almost never used.

T-post Tom · 03-11-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Very good news. I hope the dude takes it up the pooper in the pen.

He'll probably go into PC, but someone will find him.

orange · 03-11-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtmike

Good riddance. Is there no death penalty in Colorado.

Thing is this Clark fella will use this to his advantage once he's in the maximum pen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

It's technically an option, but it's almost never used.

"Does my state have the death penalty?
Yes, Colorado has executed 1 person since 1976."

Rooster · 03-11-2010, 03:12 PM

That's great. I had lost touch with the story and didn't know there had been an trial or arrest for that matter.

easymobee · 03-11-2010, 03:22 PM

Colorado has the death penalty, but its not utilized much. Nathan Dunlap is next, he massacred a bunch of coworkers after a shift at the Chucky Cheese. I work mgmt for a grocery store and I've been helping a store about 6 blocks from where this Willie Clark lived. Its interesting to see the local reaction out here. Not only the verdict, but the whole trial, he's proven to be an embaressment for this (ghetto) community.
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teedubya · 03-11-2010, 03:41 PM

****in' idiot gangbanger dumbasses.

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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $-1883101	Darrent Williams' killer convicted Not sure how many of you guys care about this, but it's big news out here. I'm glad they will finally be able to call this case closed. http://www.denverpost.com/ci_14655722 Jury finds Clark guilty in Darrent Williams murder A Denver jury has convicted Willie D. Clark of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams. Clark, 26, was accused of killing Williams and wounding two others early New Year's Day 2007 following an altercation outside the Shelter nightclub. Prosecutors said Williams and his entourage were traveling in a white stretch Hummer limousine when they were ambushed by at least two gunmen in a passing white Chevrolet Tahoe. Clark was facing 21 charges, including two counts of first-degree murder - one for murder after deliberation and one for murder with "extreme indifference." He also faces 16 counts of attempted murder, one each for the surviving passengers in the Hummer limousine. Clark, who now faces life in prison, will likely remain for now in a metro Denver jail. He still faces another murder trial in the 2006 killing of Kalonniann Clark, who was a witness in an unrelated case against a Clark associate. Jurors heard 11 days of testimony from more than 40 witnesses, many of whom were fellow gang associates of Clark who had reached plea agreements in other cases in exchange for their testimony. They deliberated for about 12 hours over parts of three days. The prosecution's key witness, Daniel "Ponytail" Harris, had his prison time reduced from a potential life sentence to five years. Harris was the only witness to identify Clark as the man who shot at the Hummer limousine. Prosecutors said Clark was driving the white Tahoe, and shot a .40 caliber gun out the passenger window. Williams was struck in the neck by one .40 caliber bullet. No fingerprints or gun residue was found inside the Tahoe, which was discovered several days later, the inside burned-out and the outside spray painted black. Two star players for the Denver Broncos, wide receiver Brandon Marshall and pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, also testified for the prosecution. Defense attorneys said Clark was a scapegoat for a group of drug dealers who wanted him to take the blame for the shooting in order to take the heat off their drug business Clark's attorney's said Clark was not in the white Tahoe, and floated the theory that a green SUV - driven by and belonging to different men - could have been used in the shooting. Before the verdict was read, Judge Christina Habas thanked Clark for his "conduct throughout this trial," and asked everyone in the courtroom to keep their emotions in check as the verdicts were read. There was no audible reaction from anyone in the courtroom as the clerk read the verdicts.
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