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

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 irregularities. Among the charges contained in motion (read it by clicking here): Jurors discussed whether Clark was...

By Michael Roberts

April 28, 2010

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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 irregularities.

Among the charges contained in motion (read it by clicking here): Jurors discussed whether Clark was guilty before the trial was over.

This argument didn't sway Denver District Judge Christina Habas, who yesterday rejected the request.

According to Habas, Clark's attorneys didn't present enough fresh evidence to justify a new trial. That means Clark's Friday sentencing should move forward as scheduled.

To learn more about the Darrent Williams murder trial, read Asmar's articles "In the Hunt for Darrent Williams's Killer, the Cops Went on the Offensive Early" and "The Evidence That Put Willie Clark Away."

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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