Tamika Knight has information that homicide detectives want to know.
And members of the Rolling 30s Crips want to know details of the deal she made with federal prosecutors.
Tuesday, U.S. District Chief Judge Edward W. Nottingham granted the prosecution’s request to delay Knight’s sentencing until March over the objections of two defense lawyers representing suspected gang members in the drug conspiracy case.
The defense wants Knight’s sentencing to occur before a trial so her testimony can be challenged against any breaks she might receive.
One of the lawyers who contested the delay represents Daniel “Pony Tail” Harris, who Denver police sources say was one of three men riding in a Chevrolet Tahoe used in the fatal drive-by shooting of Denver Broncos player Darrent Williams on Jan. 1.
Nottingham noted that details of cooperation are supposed to be disclosed to the defense before trial. But defense attorney Daniel Sears said there could be other concessions made to Knight that are not on record.
Knight pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend, Marvin “Coffee” Bragg, buy and sell cocaine. Bragg and Harris are brothers.
Courtney McCoy, the other defendant who requested expediting Knight’s sentence, is accused of participating in the drug conspiracy.
Prosecutors say Knight is in danger if she is sentenced prior to the others’ trial because she would be forced to enter the Bureau of Prisons where controlling her safety could be more difficult than at a county jail.
Felisa Cardona: 303-954-1219 or fcardona@denverpost.com
