Former Jackson Police Detective Anthony Fox was sentenced today at the Hinds County Court House by Judge Adrienne Wooten.
Judge Adrienne Wooten sentenced Anthony Fox to 20 years, 15 suspended and 5 to serve on the charge of culpable negligence manslaughter in the death of George Robinson.
Character witnesses for Fox spoke of his work as a police officer, as well as a pee-wee football coach, community servant, father, son and husband.
George Robinson’s sister said Robinson loved people too, and deserved justice.
In her sentencing speech, Wooten spoke extensively on how “the Lady of Justice is blind” and every defendant should be treated equally regardless of their station in life. She alleged that she did not want to set a precedent of discrimination.
The judge issued a gag order during the trial that attorneys say continues for post-trial motions which still stand in Wooten’s court.
The attorneys for Anthony Fox said this sentence will be appealed.
A federal civil suit on behalf of Robinson’s family had been sent back down to Hinds County Court by a federal judge after he ruled Fox and two other officers had not violated Robinson’s civil rights, but it’s unclear how the manslaughter conviction will affect a civil suit.
YOU CAN READ WHAT HAPPENED DAY-BY-DAY IN COURT HERE:
Wednesday in George Robinson trial: Housekeeping, jury instructions
George Robinson Trial: Semantics, Reports In Focus As Anthony Fox Takes The Stand
George Robinson Case: Two More Medical Witnesses Dispute Initial “Body Slam” Findings
George Robinson Case: Jackson SWAT, Officers Testify In Court
