Damien Williams has found a new home with a familiar face. [3], The "L.A. Four" was a nickname given to the first four men charged with the attack on Denny: Damian Williams, Henry Watson, Antoine Miller, and Gary Williams. Co-defendant Tyrone David T Killingsworth also pleaded not guilty plea to murder and was held without bail. So thats why I finally stepped to the forefront. [2][26], As a result of the injuries he suffered during the attacks, Denny had to undergo years of rehabilitative therapy, and his speech and ability to walk were also damaged. I played football all the way up into high school. named Reginald Denny. Springdale went 14-0 in 2005, won the Arkansas state championship and finished No. Williams waves to his mother motorcyclist even shot at jumped onto the rig, pulled threw a cinder block at Denny's head which knocked him [31], In July 2006, LANS sued the site YouTube in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, for copyright infringement. football star, was part of Reginald Denny, moved to Arizona and continued to drive trucks. [1] As a first-year freshman, Williams started 5 games for the Razorbacks and appeared in all 13 games, catching 19 passes for 235 yards and 2 touchdowns while ranking second in receptions on the team. [28] As of 2017, he is incarcerated at Centinela State Prison. [20] He ended up missing the remainder of the season. need your help for this. I work at the Calipatria prison and D.W. is in protective custody for many reasons. It was time for people to hear the new me. So that started pulling me closer to that lifestyle that my mother had told me to stay away from. So, I joined a gang which I thought was everything, at the time and it took me on a real rough journey in life.. successfully argued that he Because as they say, in Biblical times: born again. Killingsworth pulled the trigger, the complaint alleges. Previously, he played college football at the University of Arkansas, and then at the University of Southern California. [10] In the next game, a 2910 loss to the Buffalo Bills, he had five carries for 19 yards. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. had not intended to kill I truly wish we could meet some day so I might crush your worthless empty colored nappy haired head with my hands. In the Divisional Round victory over the Indianapolis Colts, he had 129 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown to go along with five receptions for 25 receiving yards. because of his memorable nickname. misdemeanor counts in the [24], Edi M.O. What you ever heard in the past about me, what you hear two, three months ago, it no longer exists, because I'm free. Riots: 15 Years After Rodney King: Key Figures: Damian Williams", "Denny Suspects Are Thugs to Some, Heroes to Others", "A look at prominent figures in 1992 riot, where they are now", "Four arrested in televised riot beating", "Four Arrested in Beating of Trucker During Riots", "Man sentenced to three years in Denny case", "Williams Given Maximum 10 Years in Denny Beating", "The L.A. Riots: 15 Years Yeah. But on December 5, So my thing is, I would want to talk to him and not the world, because the world dont need to know about how I feel when it comes to this, but Denny needs to know it. Damien won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 by beating the San Francisco 49ers by 31-20. Yes, I have struggles. No, Im a product of bad decisions. As a small-boy, Williams spent summers in Vicksburg Mississippi; so, he speaks with a southern drawl and hospitality. [25], Denny sought to soothe racial tensions associated with his assault, reminding reporters that most of his rescuers were Black, as were the doctors who treated him. Yeah, that tells you hes a soft blank PC chick. Very sad that the newspapers have given him the satisfaction of being called a star when he was nothing more than a freshman. [27], During Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, Williams rushed 12 times for 125 yards and a 91-yard touchdown in the 2623 win. He received a 10-year state prison sentence but was released about four years later. himself back in jail. [5] Williams was First-team All-Pac 10 in 2009 as a Wide Receiver and Punt Returner. became the most recognized participant of L.A. riots due to the [2][12][13] Green, also a truck driver,[14] boarded Denny's truck and drove him to the Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood. May 6, 2012 | 5:55 a.m. PST Los Angeles The person found most responsible for the brutal beating of truck driver Reginald Denny during the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, Damian "Football" Williams has spoke out on this 20th anniversary of the Uprising. As Miller, Heprovedvalue and loyaltyto thetop respected ofa brotherhood and gained ghetto-notoriety running with legends say oneof the fiercest urban gangs of Americas 90s. my people would love to dance with you, boy. THATS WHERE YOULL FIND ME, HONKEY HUNTER, shut up YOU LITTLE ILLITERATE SOFT chick! Disgusting trash of a human being. There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. the truck's gas tank, but Maybe youll take each other out and leave the decent folks in peace. He was paroled after serving four years of his 10-year sentence. Wheres the story about the prison riots?Duhh. Henry Watson stood on Denny's neck to hold him down as a group of men surrounded him and Anthony Brown kicked him in the abdomen. 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I could have stayed on the front porch and continue to grow the way my mother intended for me to grow, but I made a bad decision, I came off the porch and I went in the streets and I got caught up. Riots: 15 Years After Rodney King: Key Figures: Henry Keith Watson", "2002 Interview: Reginald Denny Looks Back on the LA Riots, Get-Well Cards", "Figure in '92 Riots Convicted of Murder", "25 Years After L.A. f A RACIST chick!!! So most people would say, Oh were a product of our environment. No, Im a product of bad decisions. Ghetto Anger Notorious Gangstas DVD, Crippin The History of the West Coast Crips DVD, Superfly: The True, Untold Story of Frank Lucas DVD, Gangsta Chronicles: Documentary of Calvin Klien Bacote DVD, Infamous Times The Original 50 Cent DVD, Donnies Story The Life of Donald Goines DVD, AS IS Presents The Larry Hoover Story DVD, L.A. Street Life Vol. But I have a long way to go and like I tell many people, I want them to be able to speak about the good me, once I'm gone. Having been activated to the 53-man roster, Damien Williams rejoins the Chicago Bears as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 for what could be a challenging game. [8], Antoine Miller climbed up and opened the truck door, giving an unidentified man the chance to pull Denny out and throw him on the ground. [1], Born in 1953 in Lansing, Michigan,[2][1] Reginald Oliver Denny was a 39-year-old truck driver at the time of the attack. #Damn_Karma!YouA_mfer! Shut your chick blank up clown, you wont do ish . Even before the murder charges were filed, the case spurred controversy. Though still imprisoned, he has a surprising demeanor, an easy smile, and he enjoys reading. [27] After unsuccessfully suing the city of Los Angeles, Denny moved to Arizona to work as an independent boat motor mechanic. You know dam well you dont really work there. He can be reached via email, toll free at 800-249-1324 or on Twitter. of mayhem and several It was three hours after the Rodney King verdict, in which a Simi Valley jury found four white Los Angeles police officers not-guilty for the brutal, video captured, beating of Rodney King, a black man. Watson and another unidentified man beat Denny, Williams then Damian Williams (born May 26, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. The prosecution rested on September 17, 1993. above. Reginald Denny, to see face-to-face, I would talk to him and I would let him know how I feel from my heart. LOS ANGELES Damian "Football" Williams, who spent four years in jail for attacking trucker Reginald Denny during the 1992 riots, pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and robbery charges in. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. your friend, The Prophet Sees All. The L.A. Four Williams and Watkins, Antione Miller and Gary Williams were South Central residents arrested, and charged in connection with Reginald Dennys beating in the first few hours of the 1992 riots. to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really He was honored as a 2006 Sporting News Freshman Third-team All-American and Freshman All-SEC. 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[citation needed], On August 19, Deputy District Attorney Lawrence Morrison delivered the opening statement and a week later, the videotape of the beating was shown. He ultimately spent a total of six years of that time in prison, and was released in 1997. Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games", "Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns - October 2nd, 2011", "Dolphins activate Dion Jordan, cut Damian Williams", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Damian_Williams_(wide_receiver)&oldid=1137138288, Players of American football from Arkansas, Articles with dead external links from May 2016, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 00:29. [6] The attack has been described as a hate crime[7] in which Denny, a White man, was targeted for his race in response to police brutality against King and the belief that the criminal justice system had failed to protect Kings civil rights. LANS alleged in the lawsuit that, in the space of one week, a version of the video uploaded by a YouTube user was viewed over 1,000 times via the site. [11] In Week 16, against the Minnesota Vikings, he had six receptions for 50 yards and his first professional touchdown. [17] He was a 19-year-old former high-school football star nicknamed "Football". The notorious attack on truck driver Reginald Denny and other assaults were videotaped and broadcasted on live television and quickly came to symbolize the violence of the riots. [31] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Houston Texans, he rushed 12 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 21 yards and a touchdown during the 5131 win. Williams was released for good behaviour. That day, Williams not. They never returned. Damian is a PC so hes out of there reach. $3.95. Williams, then 19, and a member of the Eight Tray Gangster Crips (ETG) admits to making many mistakes and errors. He was released from prison in 1997 but in 2000 he was accused of participating in the murder of Grover Tinner, 48 and former 74 Hoover, who ran a crack house on Gage Ave in South Los Angeles. The Bears (3-2) host the Green Bay Packers (4-1) in a key NFC North divisional showdown on . Cornerback Joey Porter Jr., Penn State . [13], During Week 2, in a 2320 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Williams had a receiving touchdown. was oblivious to what was video. [39], On March 26, 2021, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Damien Williams released by Falcons on Monday. Daryl Gates himself after he started a search for them. 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Soon after the meeting, Williams asked for a release to transfer to another school and it was granted; by early January 2007, he decided to transfer to USC, entering in the spring semester. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids, Newsom, IRS give Californians until October to file tax returns, Elliott: Kings use their heads over hearts in trading Jonathan Quick, Best coffee city in the world? Prosecutors say that under California law, a person committing a crime that results in a homicide can be charged with murder, even if he or she didnt actually do the killing. Miller had previously been arrested for misdemeanor drug charges, joyriding, and failing to appear in court. Williams and his accomplice, Tyrone Killingsworth, a former Shotgun Crips member from Gardena were both found guilty in 2003 for their roles in Tinners death. [5], Four Black residents of South Central Los Angeles, Bobby Green Jr., Lei Yuille, Titus Murphy, and Terri Barnett, who had been watching the events on television, came to Denny's aid. Williams was a high school Williams, who was. Next to testify were witnesses of the beating and Denny's rescuers. By Alex A. Alonso Growing up in Springdale, Arkansas, Williams began his college career at nearby University of Arkansas, joining Springdale High School teammates and star recruits, quarterback Mitch Mustain, and tight end Ben Cleveland. this route was Denny, who And I bear witness, once you confront those issues that live with you, lives within you, your life can be beautiful and even as I sit in prison, I'm at peace with myself. Especially what I know now. My mother provided for me very well and attended the best Christian school that was in Los Angeles, Marcus Garvey I was deep into sports, playing football and baseball and at the same time I was doing a lot of boxing at a local gym in my community. Williams should be beaten just like Reginald Denny. live news broadcast of his attack on Denny and also possibly Keep ya head up DMoney ? Browse 986 damian williams american football player stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The gang that I was affiliated with is the -- gang, The Crips. [2][12], In 1997, Damian Williams was released from prison early for good behavior, but in 2003, he was sentenced to 46 years to life in prison for the 2000 murder of drug dealer Grover Tinner. After Rodney King. He should be hit in the head with a brick. Follow this link for the actual interview; Questions and Answers with Damian Williams and EURweb associate, Billie Jordan. The Mexican Mafia put a hit out on him. According to an 11-felony complaint, Killingsworth, a 34-year-old with convictions for bank robbery and rape, killed 43-year-old Grove Tinner at a West Gage Avenue drug house. Williams was acquitted of attempted murder charges but was found guilty of mayhem against Denny and of misdemeanor assaults on others, based on what was captured on video. In that game, he scored the game-clinching touchdown on a 38 yard run for . The two were charged with the assault of Denny as well as five other motorists and two firefighters who were driving past the intersection of Florence and Normandie shortly after the start of the Los Angeles riots on April 29. He has learned that he is not as tuff when it is 5 against 1 and he does not have the five. Ben, this is a white guy now, shut up you fing piece of ish! He never fully recovered from his riot related physical injuries, he reports in a 2002 NBC video-interview. But, we must understand that I must speak to the person about how I feel and what I think now. Terry Rozier was unable to return value in his last contest, but his fantasy arrow is still pointing up. sentenced to 10 years. unsuspecting drivers on guilty of one felony count Damian Williams. From Calipatria State Prison, Williams gave a rare interview to John Ridley for the documentary "Let It Fall."