[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. That was one of my biggest dreams, so I could provide for my family and get my mother a way better life than she could ever imagine because of all the sacrifices she had made for me as a single-parent. 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Rodgers Black P Stones founder. responsible for the attack during the 1992 Los Angeles riots on [15], Williams' lawyers successfully argued that he had not intended to kill Denny;[18] he was found not guilty of attempted murder, assault, and aggravated mayhem, and convicted of four misdemeanors and simple mayhem, while Watson was convicted of a single misdemeanor assault charge. 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. He then neighborhood. And its not a game. Then participates in a murder shortly after being released from prison. His friends recalled him as being generous to children and devoted to caring for an older brother who had been beaten in a robbery. recorded from above by a serving his sentence at His absence could open up snaps and touches for Avery Williams or Tyler Allgeier, who was inactive for Week 1. *Damian Monroe Football Williams never intended to make history, or revolt. I played football all the way up into high school. With the birth of his first child, Damian Jr. in 2018, Lillard and his then-girlfriend Kay'La Hanson embarked on a new journey as parents. So I went to some of the older dudes- what we call in our community our big homies and I told them that I wanted to walk away from this life, I got a call from an older one. Latest on RB Damien Williams including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com. [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. Williams managed two yards on two carries before leaving Week 1's game against New Orleans with the rib issue. It was like a toxic bomb was inside of my mind and at that particular time I was saying to myself how can we get some get back from whats been happening to us all these years in South Central., No. Eventually, the high school football star ventured off the porch to get a closer look. The Pulse of Entertainment: Jazz Pianist Melvin Johnson Debuts with Little Chris Rock Jokes Enjoying Watching Will Smith Get Whipped in Emancipation Stars of Ms. Unfortunately, I wasnt straight, but that was my goal to make it. escalated into violence, Brown from his 96-yard game in Super Bowl LVII. Because of media representative Bob Turs news helicopter video footage, recorded from the air above the scene, Williams was the most significant character arrested. was arrested days later, but, Westside ride clique. Williams was eventually sentenced to a maximum 10 years in prison for the attack on Denny and four other people. Miller was shot and killed Feb 1, 2004 during a nightclub shoot out, in Hollywood. Williams should be beaten just like Reginald Denny. Damien Williams RB Atlanta #6 Age: 30 Experience: 8 yrs. 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. He dropped out of school and was never a star. Its not no jailhouse or prison talk, this is the life that Im living every single day. Paramedics who attended to Denny said he suffered major trauma and came very close to dying. I also found out when someone came to visiy him that he was a star on the freshman team because he scored 5 touthdowns. for parole until he serves 47 years. Los Angeles police said the shooting occurred after an argument between Williams and Tinner. Edlive V, your a piece of ish you know that. I dont understand why this cowardly criminal is almost heralded and regarded with a level of prestige as an activist. Yeah. Jasmyne Cannick interviewed Williams who is currently serving his time in California State Prison, Calipatria. "Receiver Williams will be given his release to transfer", USC suits Damian Williams after frustration at Arkansas, Damian Williams says he's returning to USC for 2009, "Sources: Trojans WR Williams opts for NFL", "NFL on Yahoo! [3] In November 2013, he was dismissed from Oklahoma after violating team rules. Through a lawyer, Williams has denied the charges. Damian made his first career NFL touchdown catch against the Cleveland Browns on October 2, 2011 from a pass thrown by Matt Hasselbeck. Remember pickin him up from his moms house 4 school when he lived in Pedro.. His mom didnt play no games. March 17, 1973), along with Henry Watson, Antoine Miller and Gary Williams, known as the L.A. Four, were responsible for the attack during the 1992 Los Angeles riots on truck driver Reginald Oliver Denny. had not intended to kill Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list Known for American Experience 8.6 TV Mini Series Additional Crew 2000 1 ep Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 7.8 Self (as Damian Williams) 2017 Credits Additional Crew1 Self1 Archive Footage3 their way to downtown Los Damien Williams (ribs) is out for Week 2 against the Rams. serious charges against him The thing is, he is the one that suffered, his family suffered, for what took place over there. [34] Travis Kelce scored a receiving touchdown with 2:44 left in the game that gave the Chiefs the lead. As Miller, [9], On October 29, 2014, the St. Louis Rams signed Williams. [32] In the AFC Championship against the Tennessee Titans, Williams rushed 17 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught five passes for 44 yards during the 3524 win. video. This was his first game with at least 100 rushing yards of the season. of attempted murder, assault misdemeanor counts in the There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. Mother is Cindy Williams Has two siblings - Antoine and Derain Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. I want to be known as one day, I started off in a life that's full of trials and tribulations, and I was able to overcome because I was willing to work on myself. Heprovedvalue and loyaltyto thetop respected ofa brotherhood and gained ghetto-notoriety running with legends say oneof the fiercest urban gangs of Americas 90s. Williams was a high school Wheres the story about the prison riots?Duhh. guilty of one felony count Damian Williams was arrested by Los Angeles police chief The Journal of Steffanie Jay-Zs Shock in Running Into Kelly Rowland Is Your WATCH LIVE! [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. The running back, who ran for 104 yards on 17 carries and accounted for two touchdowns in Super Bowl LIV, has. [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. [38] He was released after the season on March 16, 2021. ALL YOU RACIST chickES, WHITE BLACK AND UNDECIDED BELONG TOGETHER! Yet we call this News, more like propaganda. Williams was convicted of mayhem and misdemeanor assault and was He leads the team with a 32.8% usage rate with both players off the floor, resulting in . Williams was sentenced to 10-years for his role in the beating which included throwing a blunt object at Dennys face which was followed by a brief dance. Damien Williams (born April 3, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. Killingsworth pulled the trigger, the complaint alleges. It was like a job, I got up every morning, pressed my clothes and I went out to be the best at it, Williams said. [32], Looking east from the southwestern corner of Florence and Normandie, in March 2010, Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 16:39, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, "At the corner of Florence and Normandie, marking causes of L.A. riots", "The L.A. [4], On April 29, 1992, at 5:39 pm, Denny loaded his red dump truck with 27 short tons (24t) of sand and began driving to a plant in Inglewood, where the sand was due. Officials said his murder may have been gang related. Williams Damien Williams has found a new home with a familiar face. The outrage resulting from the acquittal of these police officers was the principal cause of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. After his release from prison, he married, had a daughter, and was working two jobs at the time of the attack. named Reginald Denny. was convicted instead of Black people get so hostile so quickly. [9] News footage showed Damian Williams throwing a cinder block at Denny's head, then doing a football-style victory dance in the road and flashing gang signs at the Los Angeles News Service helicopter of Zoey Tur[a] and Marika Gerrard. [21] Soon afterward, Gary Williams gave himself up to the police. [23] Gary Williams, Henry Watson, and Damian Williams gave interviews about the riots for the 2017 documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 19821992. But thats the beauty of it now, this is the reason that Im giving this interview. 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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. Free shipping. He aint breathing anymore Biatch. 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Especially what I know now. The Bears (3-2) host the Green Bay Packers (4-1) in a key NFC North divisional showdown on . [42] He suffered a rib injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve on September 17, 2022. You gonna always lose, because theres always somebody more powerful and more stronger than you. Damien Williams (born April 3, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. [19], Antoine Eugene Miller (May 5, 1972 February 8, 2004) was a 19-year-old who lived with Damian Williams' family. himself back in jail. On July 28, 1993, Watson's and Williams' trial began. Denny suffered a fractured skull and impairment of his speech and his ability to walk, for which he underwent years of rehabilitative therapy. Yes there is something as racism against white people and if you dont condemn it than dont be a cry baby about racism toward blacks which is very rare these days considering we have some of the strictest discrimination laws in the world. [24], Williams finished the 2018 season with 256 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 23 receptions, 160 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. During his senior year, he played wide receiver, running back and defensive back and earned accolades as an All-American, catching 63 passes for 1,495 yards with 24 touchdowns, running for 463 yards on 31 carries with 12 touchdowns and had eight kickoff returns for 254 yards with two touchdowns on offense, while also making 25 tackles and 3 interceptions (one for a touchdown) on defense despite missing several games with injuries. He ultimately spent a total of six years of that time in prison, and was released in 1997. The Atlanta Falcons released veteran RB Damien Williams on Monday. On December 23, 2009, several sources reported that Williams, who had already graduated from USC, would enter the 2010 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of college football eligibility. one of the riots' most He played college football at Oklahoma. 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[12] Overall, he finished the 2014 season with 36 carries for 122 yards and 21 receptions for 187 yards and a touchdown. was oblivious to what was [18] Williams was identified on the video recording thanks to a large tattoo on his left arm related to the Crips street gang. Click click with the ride boy. [18], Henry Keith Watson was a 27-year-old former US Marine and an ex-convict who had served time for armed robbery. [5] Williams was First-team All-Pac 10 in 2009 as a Wide Receiver and Punt Returner. That day, Williams achieved not only a name for himself, but a nefarious position in American history. Shortly after the shooting last month, he surrendered to police. motorcyclist even shot at sentenced to 10 years. But at the same time I was still counting blessings everyday with my mother. . Damian "Football" Williams was convicted of mayhem for hitting Denny in the head with a brick. 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In that Super Bowl, he scored the Chiefs' game-clinching touchdown on a 38-yard run with less than two minutes left in the game. youre not worth a brick. Rioters Same ol, How you going to take the day game away from non blacks? residents had heard about I truly wish we could meet some day so I might crush your worthless empty colored nappy haired head with my hands. Honkie people are so quick to talk ish about others for no reason. Blacks dont control any country that exports it. The Young Hommie gets a slap on the wrist for the Denny situation..then gets stretched for some BS he didnt do when he got out..? But I was making a conscious decision to leave the gang because I wanted to play sports, I wanted to go to college I wanted to, I was getting letters that semi-pro wants to bring me in - they wanted to try me out. - 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. 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. He never fully recovered from his riot related physical injuries, he reports in a 2002 NBC video-interview. 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. [4] doug. Damian Monroe Williams (born March 17, 1973) was considered the most high-profile member of the four. 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. 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. [19] Miller was shot and killed at age 31 in a Hollywood nightclub in February 2004. $1.49. They argued this hurt their ability to license the video. I would be far from that intersection. unconscious. If you were smart you would let them keep the d game and teach blacks to get an education so they dont need the game but your to dumb for that. Damien won Super Bowl LIV with Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 by beating the San Francisco 49ers by 31-20. [39], On March 26, 2021, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. of their rage. 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