A 21-year-old alleged gang member accused of gunning down a Narbonne High School football standout at a Compton restaurant last May pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a murder charge.
Arlon Watson is charged with first degree murder for the May 24, 2009, slaying of 18-year-old Dannie Farber Jr., an All-City wide receiver who was shot four times while having dinner with his girlfriend at Louisiana Fried Chicken, 1950 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Watson allegedly approached Farber and asked him his gang affiliation, then shot him after the victim replied that he did not "gang-bang."
The murder charge includes an allegation that the crime was committed to benefit the defendant's alleged gang.
Watson was arrested Jan. 27 by Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives and charged Feb. 1 with the slaying. He is due back in Compton Superior Court on March 26, to schedule his preliminary hearing, according to court staff.
If convicted on all counts, Watson faces up to 50 years to life in state prison.
Arlon Watson is charged with first degree murder for the May 24, 2009, slaying of 18-year-old Dannie Farber Jr., an All-City wide receiver who was shot four times while having dinner with his girlfriend at Louisiana Fried Chicken, 1950 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Watson allegedly approached Farber and asked him his gang affiliation, then shot him after the victim replied that he did not "gang-bang."
The murder charge includes an allegation that the crime was committed to benefit the defendant's alleged gang.
Watson was arrested Jan. 27 by Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives and charged Feb. 1 with the slaying. He is due back in Compton Superior Court on March 26, to schedule his preliminary hearing, according to court staff.
If convicted on all counts, Watson faces up to 50 years to life in state prison.
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