Report by Augustine T. Tweh-00231775524647 / [email protected]He was sentenced by Criminal Court ‘A’ Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. “Accordingly, while the maximum sentence for manslaughter under our law is five years, the court hereby sentenced the defendant to three years imprisonment which began effectively April 2, 2019”. But during the reading of the indictment, defendant Jalloh then pleaded guilty to the crime of manslaughter instead of murder, on grounds that the victim’s (Alpha Jalloh) death was caused by mistake. According to Judge Willie, state prosecutors interposed no objection to convict Jalloh’s pleads for mercy and manslaughter, allowing him to rendered justice with mercy. The indictment further added that prior to the incident, defendant Jalloh had suspected and openly accused the victim of having an affair (love) with his wife.

Source: Front Page Africa April 03, 2019 00:56 UTC