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Written by Debby Cone
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Wednesday, 17 February 2010 |
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Williams next court date is March
The on going court saga for former Amity town manager, Darrell Williams, took a turn when it was discovered that a clerical error had extended his case until December of 2010. Once the error came to light, the case was rescheduled for this morning, February 17th, at 9 am.
Today Williams had one supporter by his side; while the same group of citizens who have come to nearly every hearing sat again as a silent presence to remind the court this is not a victimless crime and the perpetrator needs to be punished.
Williams' lawyer Tory Sylvester attempted to give the Victim's Advocate a $2,000 payment for restitution before court convened and asked for another continuance. The Victim's Advocate declined to accept the money; stating that by law Williams needed to plead guilty before she could accept any kind of payment in this case. The ADA declined a continuance.
Once the session started, Sylvester told the court that his client had tried to pay $2,000 in restitution but since the court could not take it he would hold it in an account for his client. He also stated that since the Town of Amity had received an $8,000 check from Travelers Insurance Company (as a payout on Williams' performance bond - "which Williams will have to pay back to them somehow.") along with the $2,000 in his client's account his client only owes a mere $30.000 to the town.
Sylvester asked for another continuance. He said that Williams is working two jobs at the present time and reminded the court his client still has a family to support. ADA Gordon jumped from his seat reminding Justice Hunter that this case had gone on for too long. Both the State and the citizens of Amity are anxious to see justice done and get this case behind us.
Justice Hunter told Williams and Sylvester the case would be put on the docket for March 25th. Judge Hunter said he wanted either either a plea or plea arrangement on that date. (We will update when time is set)
The Victims Advocate asked the Amity residents to gather in the conference room with her to discuss the proceedings. She informed the group that she did not know what kind of a plea agreement may be worked out or what the outcome of the trial may be, but it should be the last time at court until sentencing.
Citizens can still make Victim's Impact Statements which basically tell the court how this crime affected you. Did it hurt your pocketbook? Did it hurt your pride in your community? Did it hurt your faith or belief in your town government? Does the fact that this has dragged on since May of 2008 and Williams has only raised $2000 of the $40,000 he owes bother you? If you wish to make a Victim's Impact Statement, either get in touch with Becky Miller at the court house or contact Debby Cone at 694-0907 for some help or guidance.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 20 February 2010 )
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Williams Due in Court Again! |
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Written by Debby Cone
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Sunday, 14 February 2010 |
Former Town Manager Darrell Williams due back in court on Wednesday February 17, 2010 at 9:00 AM.
Thanks to an attentive resident, Darrell Williams' latest continuance was shortened by a long stretch. The resident, curious as to why Williams' case was not listed on the December 2009 docket, began calling to find out just when the next court appearance was scheduled. It soon became apparent there had to be a clerical error since Williams' next court date was scheduled for December of 2010! This was rectified as soon as possible, but with the January calendar already full; the next open date was Wednesday, February 17 at 9:00 am.
This case has been continued over and over for various reasons. A trip to the emergency room for "an upper respiratory infection" a couple of days before one court appearance gave Williams' a reprieve, even though there were no restrictions on the discharge papers. The residents of Amity arrived at court only to turn around and go home again. More time out was needed so Williams' lawyer could take a vacation on the River Nile, meanwhile the victims in Amity were still working hard to get by and waiting for justice.
PLEASE come if you can and let the judge know the victims of this crime have not forgotten, nor will they be forgotten by the passage of time.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 February 2010 )
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Update on Williams' Case: |
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Written by Debby Cone
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Monday, 27 July 2009 |
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Update on Williams' Case
7/27/09
As of today, the case against Amity's former Town Manager is scheduled on the
court docket for Wednesday, the 29th, at 9:00 am. This is Darrell Williams final
chance for a plea agreement, if no agreement is reached, Justice Hunter stated
he would entertain no further negotiations, and the case would move forward to
trial.
Amity Matters encourages all the residents of Amity to attend the court
session if they are able. On the 16th, the Judge noticed and the DA seemed
encouraged by the residents that attended.
This crime was committed against the taxpayer's of our Town, and everyone was
hit in their pocketbook. Please attend and show that stealing from a town's
coffers is not a victimless crime.
If you enter the courthouse through the Military Street door, turn left and
go upstairs. Go straight ahead and partway down the hall you will find an
elevator on the right. If you bring along a cushion, the seat's not too hard.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 February 2010 )
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Williams Laughs in the Face of Justice |
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Written by Debby Cone
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Friday, 17 July 2009 |
On Thursday July 16th, Amity's former Town Manager Darrell Williams was again in court for his latest hearing. With the Houlton Courthouse renovations nearly finished, the court sessions are held upstairs in the same room of Williams' first court date. The stairwell was lined with people and the small upper waiting area was standing room only when Williams arrived, smiling and looking confident.
A look which quickly faded as someone on the stairs spoke out, "Hello Darrell, I think there's some folks up there waiting for you." Looking up, Williams' saw the faces of several Amity residents looking down at him. Present for the session was Arthur Hall, Odel Fields, Hollis Seamans, Eli Werber and his friend Daniel.
With only a few cases to dispose of, Judge E. Allen Hunter was soon ready for Williams' case. By then, only two or three other people were left in the courtroom; so the residents of Amity were plainly visible.
Just before the case was to come up, Williams' lawyer, Tory Sylvester, came over to Victims Advocate Becky Miller to ask if any of the officials from Amity were present. Miller turned and asked Werber if there were any. Unfortunately, none of our town's elected representatives were present so Werber suggested that Miller call Margaret Frye, Amity's present Town Manager. Frye referred the caller from the Court to Selectman Pat Miller.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 February 2010 )
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