Darrent Williams

Brian Hicks stands trial for allegedly ordering Willie Clark, another man to murder a witness

Brian Hicks.​ Today, reputed gang leader Brian Hicks stands trial in Denver for the murder of a witness named Kalonniann Clark. Prosecutors say Hicks ordered the killing while he was in jail on drug charges in 2006 in order to stop Clark from testifying that he'd tried to shoot her a year earl ... More >>

Grape Expectations

Elvis Dumervil: Here to stay, despite teammate Darrent Williams's 2007 murder

Elvis Dumervil​ Back when former Bronco Brandon Marshall was considering leaving Denver, the Denver Post posited that it was because he was haunted by the 2007 murder of teammate Darrent Williams. Marshall was with Williams the night he died and testified at the trial of Williams' killer, Will ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder: Anderson, Jackson-Keeling sentenced to year in prison

Mario Anderson.​ Two associates of Willie Clark, who was convicted in March of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams's 2007 murder, were sentenced today to a year in prison each for refusing to testify at his trial, despite the fact that prosecutors say they were with Clark when he shot into Wil ... More >>

Darrent Williams trial: Mario Anderson, Kataina Jackson-Keeling skip court, warrants issued

A warranted man.​Update, 4:32 p.m.: DA's Office spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough says today's scheduled hearing was continued to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday. Previous update and item below. Update, 12:13 p.m.: Mario Anderson and Kataina "Markie" Jackson-Keeling, who didn't show up on time for a sentenci ... More >>

Tim Tebow: Offensive changes will turn Kyle Orton into a backup

"I'll either start at QB or go into politics."​These three Denver blog posts are for you. Aussie Broncos fan boydy2669, believes the changes Josh McDaniels is making offensively means Tim Tebow will start, leaving Kyle Orton to come off the bench only if disaster strikes. But what could go wr ... More >>

Willie Clark associates' guilty pleas: What were they pleading to?

Kataina "Markie" Jackson-Keeling.​Can any conclusions be drawn from the plea deals accepted by two associates of Willie Clark, who's been sentenced to more time than he could possibly serve for murdering Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in 2007? Maybe -- but prosecutor Tim Twining says doin ... More >>

Willie Clark's associates sort of admit to maybe lying to the grand jury about the case

Kataina "Markie" Jackson-Keeling.​Two alleged associates of Willie Clark, who's currently serving a life sentence plus 1,152 years for murdering Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in 2007, admitted in court yesterday that they were in contempt when they refused to testify at Clark's trial ear ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder: Willie Clark's sentencing (live post)

Darrent Williams, left, and Willie Clark, the man convicted of killing him.​Editor's note: Melanie Asmar covered today's sentencing of Willie Clark, who was convicted of murdering former Bronco Darrent Williams. To follow the event in chronological order, read from the bottom up, and click her ... More >>

Nuggets can't win game six against Jazz using formula for game five win

Carmelo had help last night -- but will it continue?​In a Monday post in which I argued that the Nuggets were bound for a first-round playoff loss, I predicted that they'd win game five at home -- which they did last night, 116 to 102. The results were enough to prompt upbeat comments from KE ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder: New trial bid rejected, Willie Clark sentencing Friday

Darrent Williams, left, and Willie Clark, the man convicted of killing him.​Last week, Westword's Melanie Asmar reported that lawyers for Willie Clark, who was convicted last month of killing former Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams, had asked for a new trial based on alleged irregula ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial: Could juror shenanigans mean a new trial for Willie Clark?

Darrent Williams, left, and Willie Clark, the man convicted of killing him.​Lawyers for Willie Clark, who was convicted last month of killing Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in 2007, are asking for a new trial. Among other violations, they say jurors discussed whether Clark was guilty befo ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial: Judge to allow live broadcast of Willie Clark's sentencing

Willie Clark (right) was convicted last month of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams on New Year's Day 2007.​Will Willie Clark be sentenced to life in prison for murdering Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams in a drive-by in 2007? If he is, Denver will know immediately. Telev ... More >>

In the hunt for Darrent Williams's killer, the cops went on the offensive early

The evidence that put Willie Clark away

Darrent Williams murder trial: Why did a jury find Willie Clark guilty?

Willie Clark (right) was convicted of killing Darrent Williams in 2007.​How did Denver police go about charging Willie Clark with the 2007 murder of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams? By using witnesses' own criminal charges as a "vice grip" that convinced them to tell the cops what they kne ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day thirteen: Willie Clark found guilty

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day twelve: Another dismissed alternate juror would have voted to acquit

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day six: Making deals and pointing fingers

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day five: Bullets and blood

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day one: Opening statements and denials of Willie Clark's guilt

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The mo ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial: A preview of the trial of accused killer Willie Clark

Tomorrow, a jury of eighteen Denver County residents will begin to hear evidence that Willie Clark killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams on New Year's Day 2007. They'll also hear evidence that he didn't, in a trial that's expected to take two weeks and include testimony from convicted ga ... More >>

Brandon Marshall wants out of Denver because of Darrent Williams's murder? Are you kidding?

Another day, another theory.​Brandon Marshall has been sending out so many mixed signals about potentially signing a new contract with the Broncos that even he probably doesn't know what he wants at this point. Note that during Pro Bowl week, he declared his love for Denver -- but upon being ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial: For jury selection, security is ultra-tight, the press pool only fits one, and the audio feed in the overflow room isn't working

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007​ Update, 7:38 p.m.: Ten men and eight women were chosen today to sit on the jury in the Willie Clark case. Clark, 26, is accused of killing Broncos ... More >>

Suspicions confirmed: Brandon Marshall on record as hating Denver

Brandon Marshall, in an image from Channel 7's website. Just when you thought serial abuser Brandon Marshall couldn't become any less sympathetic, voila! Along comes something else to make the Broncos receiver look like a churlish, entitled moron. Thanks for the latest evidence goes to Tony Kovale ... More >>

Mile High Makeout: The eve of destruction

If you've been hibernating, you haven't heard about what happened outside of Vinyl last weekend. The one and only E-40 -- one of my favorite rappers -- played a set, after which five people were shot on Broadway. It is always sad and disturbing when violence erupts in the music community. What surpr ... More >>

Charges in the Darrent Williams murder: How strong is the case?

Broncos' go-to lawyer also reps gangster linked to Darrent Williams murder

It's a Crime

An Aurora Central Library program explores social deviance.

Murdered for a Jacket, Remembered Tonight

Metro Denver Gang Coalition: Beyond Darrent Williams

Members of the Metro Denver Gang Coalition are at a crossroads, hoping they can keep the peace through the rest of the year.

The Denver Post's Woody Paige at His Most Gag-Inducing

Climbing Cocaine Mountain

Troy Chavez Memorial Peace Garden

Who's Counting?

More Messages: Afield of Play

Crusade

A sports columnist is risking the ire of readers by writing about gangs -- and criticizing local media for not adequately covering the topic.

Remember Darrent Williams

A Score for the Rev

The Shrining

Fans remember Darrent Williams.

More Messages: Sources Say

Gone, Not Forgotten

First Lady Moving and Hauling

Shrine On

The Shrining

A Bumpy Ride

They promised a hot party. They didn’t say how hot it would get.

More Messages: Digging Out

Darrent Williams: Party Down