Post by robeiae on Feb 28, 2017 11:29:20 GMT -5
www.cnn.com/2017/02/27/us/georgia-couple-confederate-flags-threats/index.html
As the above notes, this wasn't just about the flag-waving. Torres apparently brought out a shotgun and threatened to shoot people, as well. A steep sentence imo, but absolutely just.
Still, they opted to go to go to trial. Initially, some 15 people were indicted over this.
The disposition of the others?
A Georgia couple who rode with a Confederate flag-waving group that made armed threats against African-Americans at a child's birthday party were sentenced to prison Monday.
Jose "Joe" Torres, was sentenced to 20 years, with 13 years in prison, after a jury convicted him on three counts of aggravated assault, one count of making terroristic threats and one count of violating of Georgia's Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
Kayla Norton was sentenced to 15 years, with six years in prison. She was convicted on one count of making terroristic threats and one count of violation of the Street Gang Act.
Jose "Joe" Torres, was sentenced to 20 years, with 13 years in prison, after a jury convicted him on three counts of aggravated assault, one count of making terroristic threats and one count of violating of Georgia's Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
Kayla Norton was sentenced to 15 years, with six years in prison. She was convicted on one count of making terroristic threats and one count of violation of the Street Gang Act.
As the above notes, this wasn't just about the flag-waving. Torres apparently brought out a shotgun and threatened to shoot people, as well. A steep sentence imo, but absolutely just.
Still, they opted to go to go to trial. Initially, some 15 people were indicted over this.
The disposition of the others?
Thomas Summers, 46 and Lacey Henderson, 38, accepted plea deals in the case. They are serving four and two years respectively. Other defendants were charged with misdemeanors and ordered to perform community service.
