Jury Finds Colbert Guilty in Reporter's Death | Portland Maine News

A Kansas City sports reporter died in his New Orleans hotel room during Super Bowl week, allegedly drugged with alcohol and Xanax. A jury convicted his alleged accomplice, Danette Colbert, of negligent homicide, while her partner Rickey White was found guilty of racketeering — but not manslaughter. Prosecutors revealed a scheme targeting men in the French Quarter, where women like Colbert allegedly hooked up with victims, drugged them, and stole their belongings. Surveillance footage, personal items, and testimony from a cooperating witness tied Colbert to Manzano’s death. The defense argued the drugs’ source wasn’t proven, and neither defendant took the stand. Sentencing is scheduled for September 28th. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/2-found-guilty-danette-colbert-in-case-of-kansas-city-sports-adan-manzano-reporters-death-during-new-orleans-louisiana-super-bowl-alcohol-xanax-racketeering-negligent-homicide-french-quarter More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9e581a55e03f40e4 Report issues to [email protected].