A Philadelphia man who was released from prison after serving a 24-year sentence for a murder for which he was exonerated. He is being sent back to prison to be separated from prison.
Shaun Thomas, 50, was exonerated and received $4.1 million in compensation after he was released from a life sentence in 2017 following the overturning of a 1994 murder conviction.
But on Thursday Thomas pleaded guilty to murder in 2023. Philadelphia Inquirer–
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Shaun Thomas, 50, pleaded guilty Thursday to murder, conspiracy and illegal possession of a gun. and other allegations (Istock)
Thomas was convicted of shooting and killing his girlfriend’s friend, Akeem Edwards. last year after the victim allegedly failed to pay $1,200 to buy cocaine that Thomas had procured for him to sell, media reports said.
The judge at the trial appeared shocked at a man who received millions of dollars in compensation after spending nearly half his life in prison. There is a risk of being sent back a small amount. quote from newspaper
“Are these facts true?” Common Pleas Court Judge Roxanne Covington asked Thomas, which he confirmed.
Thomas was convicted of shooting and killing his girlfriend’s friend, Akeem Edwards. last year after the victim allegedly failed to pay $1,200 to buy cocaine that Thomas had procured for him to sell, media reports said. (Istock)
In addition to the murder charge Thomas also pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. Illegal possession of a gun and other allegations
Edwards’ family told the newspaper they hope Thomas will return to prison for the rest of his life after his sentencing, which is scheduled for February.
“There wasn’t enough time for them to give him,” Edwards’ sister Tyisha Marshall said. told the newspaper
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Thomas was acquitted and received $4.1 million in compensation after he was released from a life sentence in 2017. (Istock)
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Thomas’ life sentence, which was overturned in 2017, came after the shooting death of a businessman in a 1990 robbery.
The judge acquitted him on issues related to the police investigation. This includes failure to investigate the alleged alibi. as well as investigative strategies involving accused co-conspirators. Pennsylvania Innocence Project This helped preserve Thomas’ freedom. Said he was nowhere near the crime scene.
Prosecutors said they do not completely believe Thomas is completely innocent of the killings. But the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office declined to retry his case.
