Sweven Waterman, 40, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for the brutal stabbing death of Curtis Marsh, a beloved member of the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus and drag performer. Marsh was found dead in his apartment, which had also been set on fire. Deputy DA Colleen Claire Clark criticized the former district attorney for the inadequate charges leading to Waterman's sentence. Marsh's family expressed deep sorrow over their loss, emphasizing his character and the impact of his death on their lives.
"Not only did you take my oldest son, you took someone who will be remembered as a caring, loving, and giving person," Kersh wrote.
"I can only work with what charges were brought, and that was up to the former DA," Cowell said of the sentence handed down to Waterman.
Sweven Waterman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges for the killing of Marsh, who was 53 when he was found stabbed to death.
Curtis Marsh, a popular Black hair stylist and drag queen, was a valued member of the Oakland Gay Men's Chorus.
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