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Venoy Overton

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    March 8, 2012

    Venoy Overton: Guilty in Court, Innocent in His Own Mind

    "I'm innocent, but you can prove me guilty." That is essentially what Venoy Overton said Monday when he entered a so-called "Alford Plea" in response to charges that he coerced his 18-year-old girlfriend to turn tricks on Pacific Highway South last summer.

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Venoy Overton's Pimping Trial Postponed Until After UW Basketball Season

    ​Former University of Washington point guard Venoy Overton was scheduled to go to trial earlier this week in Kent on charges that he pimped out his 18-year-old girlfriend last summer. But now Overton's trial has been re-scheduled for April, after his alma mater's season will have ended.

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Venoy Overton Arrested for "Promoting Prostitution" by Kent Police (UPDATED)

    ​ UPDATED, Thursday June 30 at 12:10 p.m.: Sporting a bushy afro, thick beard, and an orange jumpsuit, Venoy Overton appeared in King County Superior court today and pleaded not guilty to charges that he pimped out his 18-year-old girlfriend. Judge Cheryl Carey also agreed to lower the ex-UW p ... More >>

  • News

    June 22, 2011

    Venoy Overton: Hardwood Hustla?

    The pimping charges against the former University of Washington star.

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    Photographic Evidence Proves Venoy Overton is Guilty...Of Getting Into Foul Trouble

    Venoy Overton and his gold grill.​The Seattle Times has unearthed some new details about the sleazy past of former UW basketball player and alleged pimp Venoy Overton. The paper of record reported Saturday that in August of 2009, when Overton was a sophomore at UW, he was investigated by Seatt ... More >>

  • News

    May 18, 2011

    Why Now?

    Answering questions in the wake of the Venoy Overton "orgy party."

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    Comment of the Week: "She Performs Oral Sex on Strangers... Leaves in Tears"

    ​Seattle Weekly ace reporter Keegan Hamilton broke news this week when he wrote about the real story behind UW basketball player Venoy Overton's dismissed rape charges. It turns out the the original narrative, first pushed by KIRO 7 News, that Overton had taken a 16-year-old girl back to his s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    Venoy Overton's Orgy Party: The Blowback and a Few Lingering Questions

    Image source​It's been two days since we published our story detailing the Seattle Police report about the incident in January that led to rape allegations against Venoy Overton, who was then the starting point guard for the UW basketball team. Because of the graphic contents of the report, we ... More >>

  • News

    May 11, 2011

    Venoy Overton Rape Allegation Was Result of "Orgy Party"

    An exclusive Seattle Police report has all the explicit details.

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2011

    Why Is 16 the Age of Consent in Washington?

    Image source​This post was written and reported by Weekly news intern Kristy Hamilton. The Venoy Overton case has spawned an important question: How did Washington state choose 16 as the legal age of consent to engage in sexual activity without it being considered statutory rape?

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2011

    Venoy Overton Rape Allegation Was Result of "Orgy Party," Seattle Police Report Says

    Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images​On Saturday, January 8, 2011, Venoy Overton was the starting point guard for the University of Washington basketball team. That afternoon, he played 29 minutes, scored eight points, and dished out seven assists in a lopsided 103-72 home victory for the Husk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    UW Basketball Player Venoy Overton Charged With Giving Booze to Underage Girls (UPDATED)

    ​UPDATE 3-31-11: Overton appeared in Seattle Municipal Court today and was granted a "dispositional continuance," meaning the misdemeanor charge against him will be dropped if he completes 24 hours of community service and is not charged with another crime in the next year. Overton was represe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    UW Basketball Season Ends, Fittingly, With Disappointment; Is There Hope for Next Year?

    Image source​For 39 minutes, the Washington Huskies played their best basketball of the season. They took care of the basketball, played aggressive but intelligent defense, made three-point shots, and hustled for rebounds and loose balls. They had the legendary Tar Heels of North Carolina, wel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2011

    5 Reasons Why UW's Venoy Overton Should Play Tonight Against WSU in the Pac-10 Tournament

    Image source​On Tuesday, Washington basketball coach Lorenzo Romar suspended senior point guard Venoy Overton for the duration of the Pac-10 tournament after the Seattle city attorney's office announced that the player will be charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor, a gross misdemeanor tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    The Huskies Walloped Oregon, But Will They Miss Abdul Gaddy?

    Image via​Last night against the woeful Oregon Ducks, Washington's Terrence Ross looked like the team's most talented player. The wiry freshman from Portland led all scorers with 25 points. He coolly drained three-pointers, attacked the rim with a variety of acrobatic maneuvers, and slammed ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2010

    Does Tony Wroten's Signing Signal the End of Abdul Gaddy's Husky Career?

    ​If the Huskies receiving a commitment from a Seattle-Tacoma area point guard who's ranked among the top five at his position nationally sounds familiar, that's because it is. Garfield star Tony Wroten's decision to wear purple and gold next year is reminiscent of Bellarmine star Abdul Gaddy c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2009

    Seattle Blogs: The Nothing-But-Sports Weekend

    Don't rake the leaves, ignore your children and watch Venoy Overton do this instead.​One last bit of bloggy goodness before you start your weekend. - SunBreak dreams the impossible dream: A guide to watching nothing but fantastic sports coverage all weekend. Unhand me, ritualistic Saturday er ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Lucky Dawgs' Inflated Ranking a Direct Reflection of Abdul Gaddy's Inflated Ranking

    Shoot, man, it sure wasn't this hard at Bellarmine Prep.​After witnessing UW's way-harder-than-it-should-have-been 63-59 victory over Montana--Montana!--last night at Hec Ed, I've come to the conclusion that the Huskies' sky-high national ranking (#14) is directly linked to the stratospheric e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2009

    13 Seattleites Who Should Try Out for The Real World Tomorrow

    MTV will be in town tomorrow (again!) for an open casting call for The Real World. No doubt you're familiar with the show that put reality TV on the map, but in case you're not, know that seven strangers are picked to live in a house, and they stop being polite and start being real. Real=drunk, ho ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2009

    Trendspotting: Panning for Grillz?

    Do you have a grill? Do you need money? Local jeweler Porcello Estate Buyers has just the solution for you! The jeweler sent out a press release this week declaring that, in light of high gold prices, "There's a new Gold Teeth Rush sweeping the nation". Our favorite part of the press release? The n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2009

    Micah Downs Breaks Venoy Overton's Ankles With a Behind-the-Back Crossover Dribble

    Venoy can't guard me! Secret Service can't guard me!When Gonzaga plays #1 seed North Carolina in the Sweet 16 tonight, their starting small forward will be Seattle-area native Micah Downs. As the Seattle Times points out, it's been a long road for Downs, who is finally a senior. Thanks in part to wh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    A YouTube Glimpse at Next Year's Huskies

    Saturday's loss to Purdue was a bummer, though for all their heart, this year's Dawgs didn't quite have the talent to run with the nation's elite. Next year may be different, however. The talented Quincy Pondexter has regained his confidence and improved his game to the point where an NBA career o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2009

    Huskies Live Chat, Round 2!

    Because March Madness is too mad to be confined to just one screen, Venoy Overton cordially invites you to join us for a UW/Purdue live chat, beginning at 2:30 tomorrow. The last chat featured devastatingly brilliant analyses of Venoy Overton's intensity (and whether it might split the sun), Quinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    The Tournament Is Here!!

    The gorgeous CBS college basketball theme song just kicked in, and in a few minutes, the Big Dance will have begun. Visions of onions are already dancing in Bill Raftery's head. Just a reminder: at roughly 1:45 PM, we'll be hosting our first ever live blog/chat to cover the UW/Miss St. game. The Da ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    First Ever SW Liveblog: Tomorrow's UW Game!

    We at SW have long wanted to liveblog events but were unable to get insurance for the unholy stream of awesomeness that would unleash. We finally got some (from a group called AIG--you guys know anything about them?), so tomorrow at 2 PM we will be putting the MADNESS in March MADNESS! As you know, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Huskies Get Their Propers

    Now that the regular season's done and they're champs of the Pac-10, the Dawgs are finally getting some love. The writers have them ranked 13th, the coaches 10th, and the computers 13th and 14th. Bracketology's giving them a 3 seed and an opening round game in Portland. As for individual honors, L ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    UW v. SU: A Tale of Two Sophomores

    Last year, freshmen Venoy Overton and Matthew Bryan-Amaning were both major contributors on a young, middle-of-the-road Husky squad. This year, with the arrival of prize freshman Isaiah Thomas, the diminutive Overton was tagged for a slightly diminished role off the bench, whereas Bryan-Amaning was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Lorenzo Romar's Starless Knights

    Nate Robinson and Brandon Roy never won regular season Pac-10 titles, but Jon Brockman and Justin Dentmon look like they will. It's a bizarre development; in a league filled with future NBA players, a team that might not have any is poised to be the champion. UW's overtime defeat of ASU last night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2009

    Quincy Pondexter, Road Warrior

    While the Huskies' Saturday win over USC did wonders for the team's Pac-10 title chances, it was an ugly game to watch. In fact, there were but two performances that made the game enjoyable. One was Venoy Overton bringing Franklin's finest "Hit 'em up"-style ballhawking to LA Sports Arena, harassing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    Know Your Huskies (Before They Leave)

    The P-I's Dan Raley performs a public service for casual Husky hoop fans with this assessment of each player's performance this year and prospects going forward. We think he's a little stingy toward Venoy Overton, who deserves much praise for harassing opposing ballhandlers, but Raley's most notewor ... More >>

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