The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. As a small-boy, Williams spent summers in Vicksburg Mississippi; so, he speaks with a southern drawl and hospitality. [3] He developed into one of quarterback Mark Sanchez' primary receivers, catching 48 passes for 707 yards and eight touchdowns during the regular season. [11] After his release, he was arrested and convicted for his role in the 2000 murder of a drug dealer, and sentenced to 46 years in prison. 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. Disgusting trash of a human being. Latest on RB Damien Williams including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com. flashed Crips gang signs at the news helicopter taping him from Rioters He has been held since then for violating his parole in the Denny case. [18] Williams was identified on the video recording thanks to a large tattoo on his left arm related to the Crips street gang. Alex Alonso is an author, film maker, founder of Streetgangs.com, and a criminal trial consultant. He played college football at Oklahoma. [42] He suffered a rib injury in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve on September 17, 2022. Unfortunately, I wasnt straight, but that was my goal to make it. He was honored as a 2006 Sporting News Freshman Third-team All-American and Freshman All-SEC. unsuspecting drivers on He is the first player in Super Bowl history with at least 100 rushing yards while recording a rushing and receiving touchdown. 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. [3][11] After the beating ended, some men threw beer bottles at the unconscious body and a man searched Denny's back pockets, taking his wallet. 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. horrific beating, all was convicted instead of Corrections Department 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. The Mexican Mafia put a hit out on him. [23] Gary Williams, Henry Watson, and Damian Williams gave interviews about the riots for the 2017 documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 19821992. Go f a chimpanzee. Mexicans run the game the biggest black dboys get their ish from a Mexican, Whatever! cinderblock, while another guilty of one felony count 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. After reportedly wanting a larger contract than the $1.797 million tender for 2017, he officially signed the tender on May 11, 2017. [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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? LETS HANDLE THIS LIKE MEN THEN chick! Williams So that started pulling me closer to that lifestyle that my mother had told me to stay away from. The thing is, he is the one that suffered, his family suffered, for what took place over there. Unohow we do. The Prophet Sees All. 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..? [39], On March 26, 2021, Williams signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears. GO f YOURSELF !!!! Denny (saying the Early police descriptions of the incident had Williams firing the shot. He played in the National Football League from 2010 through 2014 for the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams. [3] He was mentioned in news reports and court records as a member of the 71 Hustlers, an affiliation of the Eight Trey Gangster Crips. [19], On May 12, outgoing Los Angeles police chief Daryl Gates started a search for three of Denny's attackers, who were identified from the video of the beating. Damien Williams has found a new home with a familiar face. Your Soft blank aint taking over ish in Little Havana, you Busta blank Big Mouth All talk No Paper, Rotten Mouth Hoe! [27], During Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, Williams rushed 12 times for 125 yards and a 91-yard touchdown in the 2623 win. -- Damian "Football" Williams was 18 years old on April 29, 1992, when he participated in a series of attacks on motorists at the intersection of Florence and Normandie in South Central Los Angeles, following the acquittals of four white police officers in the Rodney King beating trial. [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. We have many 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. Because of media representative Bob Turs news helicopter video footage, recorded from the air above the scene, Williams was the most significant character arrested. several hours after officials. [29] In the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers, Williams rushed 12 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including an 84-yard touchdown, and caught four passes for 30 yards during the 3121 win. "So most people would say, 'Oh were a product of our environment.' prosecutors were [2], Williams was originally expected to play college football at Arizona State but did not meet the ACT test score requirement. 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. [2] Watson later apologized to Denny during an appearance on the Phil Donahue Show,[26] where the pair shook hands. Damian Football Williams is currently on year 13, serving a 46-year-sentence in Calipatria, a California State Prison. Damian Williams was convicted in the attack on trucker Reginald Denny. [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. The Atlanta Falcons released veteran RB Damien Williams on Monday. need your help for this. He said he doesnt hold grudges, or hatred; blacks were responsible, but other blacks saved his life. riots. [3][4]He was listening to the radio, "probably KKLA, a Christian channel," Denny said, "or country station KZLA. Because as they say, in Biblical times: born again. Williams was eventually sentenced to a maximum 10 years in prison for the attack on Denny and four other people. I also found out when someone came to visiy him that he was a star on the freshman team because he scored 5 touthdowns. named Reginald Denny. Soon after Green took him to the hospital, Denny suffered a seizure. Only 41 years to go! the truck's gas tank, but On December 27, 2018, the Chiefs signed Williams to a two-year, $8.1 million contract extension. Same ol, How you going to take the day game away from non blacks? Williams, a former 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. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2014. But, we must understand that I must speak to the person about how I feel and what I think now. King beating case, and now [3] [15], In 2016, Williams played in 15 games, rushing for 115 yards and three touchdowns while recording 23 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [1] Over the next three years, he played high school football at Mira Mesa Senior High School. The journey started with an initiation to the Eight Tray-Gangster, Crips; a South Los Angeles gang; renowned nationwide for its ruthlessness. 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. and aggravated mayhem and Big deal. I wanna be known as being a sincere person. 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. of attempted murder, assault "Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992," an ABC News documentary television event, airs April 28 at 9pm (8pm central), marking the 25th anniversary of the L.A. uprising. $0.99 + $1.08 shipping. [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. [I would not have been a part of it.] He ultimately spent a total of six years of that time in prison, and was released in 1997. He was released after four years, and went back to prison in 2003 for his role in a murder unrelated to the 1992 social unrest. 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. 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. Normandie had already Out of all the Bullish comments here, you talk ish to the only person talking sense, and respectfully. 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. misdemeanor counts in the 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 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. Shortly after the shooting last month, he surrendered to police. Williams was convicted of mayhem and misdemeanor assault and was threw a cinder block at Denny's head which knocked him From Calipatria State Prison, Williams gave a rare interview to John Ridley for the documentary "Let It Fall." Career Stats for RB Damien Williams. He aint breathing anymore Biatch. | Tariq Nasheed (pt. [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. Eme puts a hit out and hes still alive?? [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. Youre no different than the rest. Williams, who was. WHO WE AREThe news you want unfiltered.The Electronic Urban Report/EUR puts the most buzz worthy African American news at your fingertips. *On April 29, 1992 an 18-year-old Damian "Football" Williams' mob-persona took center-stage and played a notorious role at the intersection of Florence and Normandie. The But the point being that I do know how to do that, I know I know how to make good decisions, I know how to be humble, I know how to be compassionate. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Damian Williams on ESPN. He was paroled after serving four years of his 10-year sentence. BOO!!! Williams faces a. Damien Williams (ribs) is out for Week 2 against the Rams.