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City of Huntsville reveals how much it has spent to defend police officer convicted of murder
Huntsville Police Officer William Darby no longer is on paid administrative leave
Posted: May 20, 2021 1:10 PM
Updated: May 20, 2021 1:19 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
The city of Huntsville on Thursday released information about the status of Huntsville Police Officer William Darby that WAAY 31 has been asking for since his murder conviction earlier this month.
City leaders initially said they were still calculating how much, if any, of the $125,000 pledged for Darby’s legal defense had been spent.
On Thursday, the city said it “has paid $89,132.39 in legal fees for Mr. Darby.”
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Huntsville backs mental health program after fatal police shooting
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Huntsville police officer William Ben Darby took the stand in his own defense during his murder trial at the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Huntsville, Ala. on May 5, 2021.Lee Roop | lroop@al.com
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Leaders in an Alabama city have agreed to support establishment of a new mental health crisis program.
Huntsville City Council members voted unanimously Thursday to back a diversion center that could help people experiencing mental difficulties. The center would be a project of the city, its police and WellStone Behavioral Health.
The vote came days after officer William Darby was convicted of murder in the killing of Jeffrey Parker. The man called 911 in 2018 saying he intended to kill himself. Two other officers talked with Parker as he held a gun to his own head, and evidence showed Darby entered the scene and shot the man after he failed to drop the weapon.