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Trial begins for man suspected of killing Bronco

Posted: Feb 23, 2010 6:42 AM by Associated Press

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Jurors will hear opening arguments in the trial of a suspected gang member accused of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams during a New Year's Day drive-by shooting.

Attorneys selected a jury Monday and will deliver opening statements Tuesday morning in the case of Willie Clark, who is charged with first-degree murder and other charges. Prosecutors say Clark fired the fatal shots into Williams' limousine from an SUV in 2007. Clark says he is innocent.

Police say the shooting happened after Williams and other players got into an altercation at a Denver nightclub with a with another group that included Clark.

Former and current Broncos, including Brandon Marshall, could testify during the two-week trial.

Topics: Darrent Williams, Bronco, murder, Willie Clark, trial, New Year's Day, gang

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