Official mugshot of William Darby after guilty verdict in his murder trial
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Posted: May 7, 2021 1:18 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
Huntsville Police Officer William Darby has been found guilty of murder.
Defense attorney Robert Tuten issued this statement, referring to Darby as "Ben": "Everyone is shocked by the jury’s verdict. While we appreciate their hard work and will give their verdict the respect that it deserves, we still disagree with their decision. Officer Ben Darby will appeal this verdict. Once reviewed at the Appellate level, this verdict will not stand.
"Officer Darby’s case is extremely important to all Alabama Law Enforcement. This case will clarify Alabama law regarding on-duty police shootings and will impact the way law enforcement protect Alabamians and perform their duties. We look forward to the appeal of this case.”