Tim Brooks

Trial begins for Brooks' suspected accomplice

BRADENTON — Just more than a month after a judge sentenced former Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Tim Brooks to life in prison for killing a man during a robbery, attorneys Monday began picking a jury for a second man charged with murder in the case.

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TIM BROOKS

Ex-LWR quarterback Brooks gets life in prison

BRADENTON — There is no doubt in the minds of Linda and William White Sr. that former Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Tim Brooks took their son’s life.

874 days ago
TIM BROOKS

Prosecutor anticipates murder defense in Brooks case

BRADENTON — A prosecutor said in court Thursday that he expects former Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Tim Brooks will claim witnesses who testify against the former football standout in his murder trial implicated the wrong man.

920 days ago
TIM BROOKS

Quarterback’s murder trial pushed to November

BRADENTON — Difficulties in locating key witnesses for the murder case against former Lakewood Ranch High School quarterback Tim Brooks has pushed his trial to November.

985 days ago
TIM BROOKS

Schools to get arrest reports

MANATEE — As former Lakewood Ranch High School quarterback Tim Brooks prepares to fight murder and robbery charges in court, school officials say his legacy as a student-athlete will be an agreement between the district and law enforcement for stricter oversight of students’ felony arrests...

1104 days ago