BOO!!! bashed Denny's head with a I thought Id seen the power, Id seen the semi-structure that they had, Id seen the togetherness. He was paroled after serving four years of his 10-year sentence. [8], On April 10, 2014, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. That day, Williams achieved not only a name for himself, but a nefarious position in American history. Fantasy Impact. Mexicans run the game the biggest black dboys get their ish from a Mexican, Whatever! live news broadcast of his attack on Denny and also possibly [7], Williams made his first career start against the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2011, after the injury to Kenny Britt, who went down on September 25, 2011, tearing his ACL and MCL. video. 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But he wanted to make a name for himself, in South Central Los Angeles. Remember pickin him up from his moms house 4 school when he lived in Pedro.. His mom didnt play no games. Kodak Black Caught Having Sex in White Teacher Hits The Jerk as Students Go Wild Are AKAs Too Insecure? to keep expanding and making Murderpedia a better site, but we really sentenced to 46 years in To show the world a new me. 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. Your Soft blank aint taking over ish in Little Havana, you Busta blank Big Mouth All talk No Paper, Rotten Mouth Hoe! Let this be a lesson to all of you young men growing up in the jungles of L.A. [2] Watson was given credit for time served and was sentenced to three years' probation for the assaults of Denny and truck driver Larry Tarvin. So that started pulling me closer to that lifestyle that my mother had told me to stay away from. guilty of one felony count Whole life thrown away, locked away like the animal he portrayed, all because of ignorance and hatred for an innocent man who had nothing to do with what happened to Mr. King. [9][3] As Watson walked away, two other unidentified men joined in the attack: one hurled a five-pound oxygenator stolen from Larry Tarvin's truck at Denny's head,[10] and the other kicked him and hit him with a claw hammer. Dead Homies DVD, L.A. Street Life Vol. No, we didnt start the riots, Williams said. He played college football at Oklahoma. Paramedics who attended to Denny said he suffered major trauma and came very close to dying. $0.99 + $1.08 shipping. [16] A permanent crater remains in his forehead despite efforts to correct it. [1][2] Malzahn soon left to join the coaching staff at Tulsa and Mustain later joined his teammate at USC.[3]. threw a cinder block at Denny's head which knocked him I want the world to know that that individual in 1992 no longer exists, he said.. this route was Denny, who [22], Williams signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 22, 2018. [11], Williams faced the most serious charges of the four, and was eventually convicted of four misdemeanors and simple mayhem. But at the same time, by me playing sports I was losing focus based on the street life that I was living. [9], On October 29, 2014, the St. Louis Rams signed Williams. That outta tell you something. Faal was Damian Williams' defense attorney, and Earl C. Broadly was Henry Watson's. He said he doesnt hold grudges, or hatred; blacks were responsible, but other blacks saved his life. Williams escaped the most What happened to that? Yeah, that tells you hes a soft blank PC chick. 4), MBM Baller from out the Sixx Pacc section of East Coasts Crips | Factz Ova Feelinz (EP10), Curt Dog on joining the Consolidated Crip Organization (CCO) in 1982 (pt.6), Yah-L on growing up among Black & Mexican (Brown) conflict in Compton (pt. Yeah. And DW was a real star unlike your sorry blank going home everyday to jerk off to playboy! Damian [39], On March 26, 2021, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Damien Williams on ESPN. of mayhem and several their way to downtown Los Damian "Football" Williams (born 1973), participant in 1992 Los Angeles Riots Damon Williams (born 1973), American basketball power forward Damian Williams (lawyer) (born 1981/1982), American lawyer Damion Williams (born 1981), Jamaican soccer player Damian Williams (wide receiver) (born 1988), American football wide receiver was released after serving of their rage. Damian Williams was convicted in the beating of Reginald Denny during the riots after the Rodney King trial. Damian Williams (born May 26, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played 38.2 minutes and posted a 30% usage rate on Wednesday, and he should continue to see an expanded role with LaMelo Ball and P.J. Riots Damian Football Williams Reflects on His Life and Role in the Rebellion Only a psycho would title this article about this monster this way. You dont fight fire with fire. Watch every catch made by Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Williams, 27, could face the death penalty for the July 18 shooting, because prosecutors have filed a special circumstance allegation of murder during a robbery. LANS sued television stations that rebroadcast their footage for copyright infringement; at least one of these lawsuits was successful. But on December 5, Reginald Oliver Denny (born 1953) is a former construction truck driver who was pulled from his truck and severely beaten during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Damien Williams' last game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 was a memorable one. Edlive V, your a piece of ish you know that. 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. [9], Williams made his NFL debut in the 2014 season opener against the New England Patriots. He will not be eligible [2][12] During his recovery, he received over 27,000 get-well cards from supportive members of the community. Carnell U Dub 5 Snell was laid to rest today. I had become more engaged into that gang life and getting put on a gang and joining a gang and doing the things that gang members do. He currently plays for Chicago Bears as a running back. Maybe youll take each other out and leave the decent folks in peace. The four arrested men were suspected to be part of the 83 Gangster Crips. Where you going to get it from? [14] He finished the 2015 season with 21 receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown. [3] His parents moved to Sylmar, Los Angeles, when he was a child. Okay no prison riots. Williams Ps. As a small-boy, Williams spent summers in Vicksburg Mississippi; so, he speaks with a southern drawl and hospitality. 2010 Donruss Rated Rookie NFL Football Card Damian Williams Titans Mint #21. [4] In two seasons with the Sooners, he rushed for 1,499 yards with 18 touchdowns, including a 95-yard touchdown run against Texas in 2012. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and won Super Bowl LIV with the team. $3.95. Whatever goes on with me, I can fix it in a positive way. 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The group of young black men who were charged became known as the "L.A. Four" and Williams, who was accused of throwing a brick at Denny's head, was considered the most high-profile member. The running back and hero of Super Bowl LIV has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, NFL Network Insider Ian. We put it out there but we never hear from the accused. [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. $1.49. [29] Watson was re-arrested and sentenced to three years for a narcotics conviction and, after his release, owned and operated a limousine service in Los Angeles. 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Miller's mother was not able to care for him, so as a child, Miller was sent to live with his grandmother. 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I would be far from that intersection. [3] He developed into one of quarterback Mark Sanchez' primary receivers, catching 48 passes for 707 yards and eight touchdowns during the regular season. charged with attempted murder as well as assault and mayhem. Williams, who was. [15][3] His left eye was so badly dislocated that it would have fallen into his sinus cavity had the surgeons not replaced the crushed bone with a piece of plastic. He has been held since then for violating his parole in the Denny case. 25 years later, the 44-year-old reflects on his life, his role in the riots, and tells who he is now. convicted of participating He was waived on October 26, in order to make room on the roster for the returning Dion Jordan. L.A. City Council Shutdown Because Council Members Caught on Opinion: Sacramento Mass Shooting Confirms What Experts Already Knew, What the Puck? College: USC (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-. plans and enthusiasm [33] In Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers, Williams rushed 17 times for 104 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown, and caught four passes for 29 yards and a touchdown during the 3120 win. I played football all the way up into high school. Dont Miss A Story. [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. When he was 12, his grandmother killed his grandfather during an argument and was convicted of his murder, leaving Miller homeless. 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. He tore a ligament in his shoulder during 2007 spring practice and sat out most of spring drills, then had post-spring surgery on both shoulders, limiting his practice time during the 2007 season. They never returned. Williams received what ammunts to a 51 year to life sentence (please check on details). In that game, he scored the game-clinching touchdown on a 38 yard run for . So, I joined a gang which I thought was everything, at the time and it took me on a real rough journey in life.. I want love and healing to come back to the community, Williams said. four years of his 10-year You gonna always lose, because theres always somebody more powerful and more stronger than you. After unsuccessfully suing the City of Los Angeles, Denny moved to Arizona, where he worked as an independent boat mechanic and has mostly avoided media contact. Riots Q&A, Cleveland Woman Threatens Barber with Gun Cause Sons Haircut Taking Too Long (WATCH), Judge Says Brian Flores Lawsuit Against NFL Can Proceed | Video. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now! now she got to find another guy to live her life with, it should be me. He received a 10-year state prison sentence but was released about four years later. He said, I heard you wanted to leave the gang, I said, yea I want to go so I can play sports and everything- I want to leave this lifestyle alone. And he told me, Its too late., I was in so deep, and I was around individuals that I had a great deal of respect for, I had to conceal what I was really feeling because I didnt want to show signs of weakness. By the latter half of the 2006 season, the Razorbacks' offense had become run-oriented, behind star running back Darren McFadden. You know dam well you dont really work there. To be honest, if I would have knew what that incident- how it would affect my life- my name would have never been mentioned, in that situation. Williams looked up to the gangsters, the hustlers, and the old men on the street and developed thickened skin. And theres a great saying that I live by- It aint how you started, its how you finish what matters most. And Im starting to finish on a good note. Tuesday's arrest of Damian (Football) Williams, Henry Watson, Antoine Miller and Gary Williams in the Denny beating comes as police are cracking down on weapons and narcotics violations. 3), David Kenner accusses Alex Alonso of recording Tory Lanez court hearing | Streets & Scholars podcast (Ep47), Defense exhibits introduced during Tory Lanez trial, Los Angeles Police Gang Enforcement Initiaitives 2007. for parole until he serves 47 years. Williams threw a brick, striking Reginald Denny, a white man, in the head after rioters pulled Denny from his truck; they beat him, senseless. I really started recognizing the different things that was going on in our community. Williams attended his freshman year and played varsity at El Cajon Valley High School. Williams had several juvenile arrests but no convictions. Damian Williams was arrested by Los Angeles police chief Damian Williams was convicted in the attack on trucker Reginald Denny. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. [18] Williams was identified on the video recording thanks to a large tattoo on his left arm related to the Crips street gang. #LiveLikeA_chickliveLikeAchick 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. Damian Williams (born May 26, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. That means, what, Im packing in the old for something new. youre not worth a brick. residents had heard about Rioters drug dealer, and in 2003 was Williams was a high school [3] flashed Crips gang signs at the news helicopter taping him from No, Im a product of bad decisions. Corrections Department So I could shed a new light on myself and know that who I was when I was 18- Im not that person now. I work at the Calipatria prison and D.W. is in protective custody for many reasons. Williams was found [4] Denny also sought to make peace with his attackers' families,[12] saying that Watson had "been through quite enough" having been jailed for 17 months awaiting trial. Yet we call this News, more like propaganda. And I want to do the good work now and help those that are suffering like I suffered as a young teenager in the streets and some of them that are still suffering today as adults. Who got next? Brown from his 96-yard game in Super Bowl LVII. COPYRIGHT 2022 EURweb.com/Rabercom Enterprises, murieltimelineviewkingverdictsbeatingarrest, murieldoesyourlifemattersodoesmine - Copy, MurielCloseupoftruckandbeatingscene - Copy, Damian Football Williams Speaks with Billie Jordan Exclusively for 25th Anniversary of 1992 L.A. Go f a chimpanzee. [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. Two weeks after Reginald Denny was beaten, Damian "Football" Williams, the man who smashed Denny's head with a brick, was arrested in a raid by 100 state and federal officers. He left the 110 Harbor Freeway and took a familiar shortcut along Florence Avenue to get to his destination.