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Former Ohio State Football Player Pleads Guilty to 9 Counts of Robbery

Marcus Williamson admitted stealing about $22,000 in nine bank robberies across Franklin County using notes claiming he had a gun, prosecutors said.

  • Former Ohio State University football player Marcus Williamson pleaded guilty on Monday to nine bank robberies across Franklin County, concluding a case involving incidents over a two-month span.
  • Williamson followed a consistent pattern, wearing a mask and latex gloves while handing tellers notes claiming he carried a gun; prosecutors estimate he stole about $22,000 from the various banks.
  • Police arrested Williamson on April 24, 2024, after tracking his Jeep Compass to First Merchants Bank at 5909 N. High Street, where officers witnessed him leaving with cash in his possession.
  • Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Sheryl Munson scheduled sentencing for June 25, where Williamson faces penalties ranging from probation to more than 40 years in prison.
  • A Westerville native, Williamson played defensive back for the Buckeyes from 2017 to 2021, contributing to four Big Ten championship teams and two College Football Playoff appearances.
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Ex-Ohio State cornerback facing decades in prison over string of bank robberies

Former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Marcus Williamson is staring down potential decades behind bars after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to bank robberies.

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Former OSU defensive back admits to robbing 9 banks, stealing $22K

A Westerville native who played defensive back for the Ohio State University football team for four years could spend decades in prison.

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Former Ohio State football star admits to robbing NINE banks and stealing $22k

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Ex-Ohio State football player pleads guilty to 9 bank robberies, court records show

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Former Ohio State defensive back pleads guilty to robbing 9 banks

Marcus Williamson, 27, admitted on March 23 to committing nine bank robberies that occurred in March and April 2024. He will be sentenced in June.

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