Stugein Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Full Story: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/sean-taylor-verdict-jury-in-eric-rivera-trial-reaches-verdict-96397.html (WJLA) - More than six years after Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor was murdered in South Florida, the man accused of killing him has been found guilty. Eric Rivera was convicted Friday of second-degree murder and other charges. Taylor was shot during a burglary attempt at his Miami-area home on Nov. 26, 2007. He died a day later. Neither prosecutors, Taylor's family nor the family of the football player's girlfriend would comment after the hearing. Jury returned the verdict after 4 days of deliberation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gymratfwp Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Justice. Finally. Hard to believe its been 6 years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 6 years delay for a trial that took what - a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Can't believe it took this long but happy that justice finally prevailed. Gone but never forgotten. ST21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 So when does sentencing take place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldysknzfn1 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 It will be interesting to see how much time he gets now that the verdict has been rendered. A shame it took 6 years to go to trial..but that's justice American style...our system isn't perfect but it's far better than most country's justice system. RIP S.T....God bless his family...my heart goes out to them..it's never over for them...regardless they got a life sentence that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 So when does sentencing take place? Sentencing hearing is expected in December. He is facing up to life in prison (death penalty is off the table as he was 17 when the crime was committed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Rot in jail for the rest of your natural. Hopefully with a big ass MF named Bubba who wants yours. God rest #21. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I haven't been following for the last... 6 years? Anyway, what happened to 1st degree murder? Murder committed during a felony should be first degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 I haven't been following for the last... 6 years? Anyway, what happened to 1st degree murder? Murder committed during a felony should be first degree. Not sure. First degree murder is what he was originally hit with but the jury decided to convict on the lesser charge instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSkin Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I saw a tweet that the jury could not agree that Rivera shot the gun, hence the lesser count of second degree murder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikered30 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 What is the shortest time he could get, assuming good behavior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuhBuhBiggie Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thank God! This piece of crap stole a good person away, now he gets to rot his life away in prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 My heart goes out to all involved, including the families of the victim and of the guilty party. There are no winners here. Nothing to celebrate. A sad, tragic story from beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stugein Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 What is the shortest time he could get, assuming good behavior? The minimum sentence for 2nd degree murder with a firearm in Florida is 25 years. In that case he'd get credit for the 6 served which would mean he'd have 19 years and he'd be up for parole in like 16'ish years. I think he'd be up for possible parole in 20, but I'm not entirely certain on that. If he gets the maximum then he's in for good; Florida does not parole life sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Justice served, even if it did take 6 years. RIP Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 He should spend the rest of his life as a member of the Redskins scout team, particularly as a WR running routes against Brandon Merriweather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins island connection Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 We all know what this POS took from us fans; imagine how ST's family and friends feel? I am thankful that some vets and ex players have the rookie symposium to talk to these kids with newfound money, and the possible problems that come with it. Now, regarding the POS? Pardon my cruelness, but I sincerely hope that he is put in a cell with a man who is recognized by Guiness as being the most endowed man on earth. I want this POS to sound like a fall breeze after eating a can of refried beans. * I apologize to anyone who may be offended by my comment, but this trial took 6 years too long to evolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter_R Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I saw a tweet that the jury could not agree that Rivera shot the gun, hence the lesser count of second degree murder. I don't get that, either. They would all share the max penalty. The death penalty would be off the table because one was 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Justice done, and sentencing coming up for the rest as well. The loss of life(death and incarceration) for the families is tragic. Should never have happened. Those involved... I hope they get the max the law allows. R.I.P. brother Sean. Hail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxford Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 About damn time...time for the others to pay as well. May justice be done upon them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSkin Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I don't get that, either. They would all share the max penalty. The death penalty would be off the table because one was 17. I'm no legal expert, but I did recently serve on a jury in a violent crime case. I do know that getting 12 people to agree 100% on pizza toppings when your deliberating into the night is near impossible. Forget about everyone agreeing on interpretations of witness testimony, evidence, and analyzing the cases presented the same way. My wife's father has been a prosecutor for the Commonwealt Attorney's office in several different VA cities for years and has always said that there is hardly ever a "smoking gun" in these cases, where there is no doubt whatsoever in all of the facts. I got to witness that exactly. It's hard to get past "beyond a reasonable doubt" We ended up a hung jury. I did find the process fascinating and think everybody should serve on a jury at least once. As was already stated, it's a terrible tragedy and certainly there are no winners. My heart also goes out to the families of all involved. I don't think anyone can ever truly recover from a tragedy as awful as this. People just have to move on and do the best they can. At least this long phase of the process is nearing an end. They still have to go through more trials and sentencing though. I can't imagine how brutal that is. This guys just tweeted he'll be on the fan discussing the case at 11:30. David Ovalle @DavidOvalle30515m Friends, I'll be on DC radio station @1067thefandc at 11:30 am today to talk about #SeanTaylor murder trial verdict, sentencing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 My heart goes out to all involved, including the families of the victim and of the guilty party. There are no winners here. Nothing to celebrate. A sad, tragic story from beginning to end. Well said. My sentiments exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asianskins Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Any chance for parole? I hope NOT. Justice is served. RIP #21 ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdskn4eva Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Not sure. First degree murder is what he was originally hit with but the jury decided to convict on the lesser charge instead. Im not a law major, but if he didnt shoot the gun, he cant be convicted of 1st right? I mean, if George Zimmerman was up for 2nd and he SHOT the gun, how can someone who didnt shoot the gun (or be prooven that he shot the gun) be convicted of 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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