The incident came just days after a massacre at a Charleston church, where nine African-Americans were killed. We find no error and affirm Torress convictions. /N 12 Local police came under fire on the day of the attack for choosing not to arrest any of the aggressors. . When Will South Carolina Take Down the Confederate Flag? 0000026062 00000 n Norton had chosen to ride along on that convoys racist tear across two counties. Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Pursuant to section 775.087(2)(a)1.p., Florida Statutes (2015), the ten-year minimum mandatory sentence should have been imposed for the crime of possession of a firearm during the commission of a trafficking offense. The two are the last of 15 people charged in the confrontation at the 8-year-olds party, which took place in Douglasville in July 2015. 2. This Court reviews de novo whether the allegations in the indictment are legally sufficient to withstand a general demurrer. NASA didnt know but Canadian students did, NDP to push for national public inquiry into foreign interference, Taiwan to get $619M U.S. military boost amid 2nd day of reported Chinese incursions, Indigo says hacked employee data may appear on dark web this week, wont pay ransom, Missing father of 3 found inside sharks stomach, IDed by tattoo, Daylight saving time 2023: Heres when you should set your clocks forward, Huge Jurassic-era bug found outside Arkansas Walmart in super-rare discovery, Madeleine McCann: Polish police dispute womans claims she is missing girl, NASA didnt know: Ottawa elementary school students make breakthrough discovery, Calls for transparency over alleged election interference grow, TikTok ban: Poilievre, Singh lead way in dropping Chinese-owned app after Canadian government policy, Passengers offered bus ride after WestJet cancelled flight due to maintenance, Sextortion might have played role in young hockey stars death, California blizzard whites out forests, highways as winter storm continues. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Two other people have received prison sentences, while the rest of those involved, about a dozen, did not get prison time but pleaded guilty to misdemeanors or entered pre-trial diversion programs, Fortner said. Roof, who was sentenced to death for his crime, brandished the battle flag in several photographs that came to light after his arrest. Jon Schuppe is an enterprise reporter for NBC News, based in New York. That is not me. Tell the AJC: How do you experience race in Georgia? The trial court found that trial counsel was not ineffective in this regard. In other words, if an accused would be guilty of the crime charged if the facts as alleged in the indictment are taken as true, then the indictment is sufficient to withstand a general demurrer; however, if an accused can admit to all of the facts charged in the indictment and still be innocent of a crime, the indictment is insufficient and is subject to a general demurrer. Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. The record here shows that while the jury was deliberating, the jurors sent the following note to the trial court: "Your Honor, We would like the definitions of the charges (18 pg document)[.] However, it [is] within the courts discretion whether to recharge the jury in full or only upon the point or points requested by the jury. Barnes v. State, 305 Ga. 18, 23 (3) (823 SE2d 302) (2019) (citation and punctuation omitted). License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand. The two sentenced Monday, Jose Torres and Kayla Norton, who authorities said yelled racist slurs and threatened the birthday revelers with a shotgun, were the last of the group to be sentenced. Several of them were brandishing guns. Although the jurors' note contained a parenthetical reference to the "18-page document" that comprised all jury instructions, the note specifically requested "the definitions of the charges." Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. The punishment currently prescribed for a terroristic threats conviction reads as follows: OCGA 16-11-37(d)(1). We likewise find that Torres's threat to shoot the victims in this case suggested the death of the victims, and his five-year felony sentence would be lawful even under the current version of the statute. Web69,783 court search results for people named "Jose Torres" in the United States. Prosecutors acknowledge that Norton was not one of riders who pointed shotguns at the group, but prosecutors say that she hurled menacing threats while yelling a racial epithet. I wasnt mad about them flying those flags, Alford said. Victims look on as the sentences are read. According to court testimony, Kayla Rae Norton, 25, and Jose Ismael Torres, 26, were acting as part of a group that called themselves Respect the Flag. On July 24 and 25, 2015, the group rode through Douglaston, Georgia, in pickup trucks that were flying American, military and Confederate flags. Although OCGA 16-11-37 was revised effective May 3, 2016, see Ga. L. 2016, p. 793, 2, "in general, a crime is to be construed and punished according to the provisions of the law existing at the time of its commission." I would never allow someone to be prosecuted for exercising his or her First Amendment right to fly whatever flag they choose, regardless of anyones personal feelings about it, Fortner wrote. During the course of what authorities called a drunken rampage which inspired a flurry of 911 calls from witnesses along their route, the group shouted racist epithets and pointed guns at black drivers, and harassed black customers at a Paulding County Wal-Mart and a nearby convenience store. BERGER, WALLIS, and EISNAUGLE, JJ., concur. The court then stated: "I'm going to slowly and carefully define those offenses for you." I forgive all of you, Bryant said as Norton and Torres wept. Jose Ismael Torres, 26, and Kayla Rae Norton, 25, were part of a group of 15 people who disrupted the 8-year-olds party in Douglasville in July 2015, less than a month after white supremacist Dylann Roof killed nine African-Americans at a You have reached your limit of 4 free articles. Rickman, C. J., and McFadden, P. J., concur. at 247(2), 756 S.E.2d 322 (citation and punctuation omitted). Jose Angel Fuentes Gago . Well kill all the little (racial epithet)s.. The constitutional purpose for identifying the victim is to apprise the defendant of the charges against him. Only four were charged with felonies. So your exception is noted and overruled. . 243, 247(2)(a), 756 S.E.2d 322 (2014) (citation and punctuation omitted). According to court testimony, Kayla Rae Norton, 25, and Jose Ismael Torres, 26, were acting as part of a group that called themselves Respect the Flag. On July 24 At issue here is how the trial court handled the request for the "definitions of the charges." See also Martinez-Chavez v. State, 352 Ga.App. /Length 607 They also threatened black shoppers at a convenience store and a Wal-Mart. After the jurors returned to deliberate, the trial court asked counsel whether counsel had any concerns or objections. 5 = / q n k p k M. All Rights Reserved. Torres next asserts that his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to file a general demurrer to the terroristic threats count of his indictment. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team. (Getty). 391, 394(2), 819 S.E.2d 682 (2018). Torres was allegedly in one of several trucks covered in Confederate flags that drove around Paulding and Douglas counties intimidating people who passed by. Georgia residents Jose Ismael Torres and Kayla Rae Norton were sentenced to lengthy prison terms February 26 for their participation in a two-day-long series of hate crimes that terrorized minorities throughout Douglas and Paulding counties in July 2015, one month after white supremacist (and Confederate battle flag admirer) Dylann Roof murdered nine African-American churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, in hopes of starting a race war. /Info 43 0 R Davis v. State, 306 Ga. 140, 144 (3) (829 SE2d 321) (2019). Widner v. State, 280 Ga. 675, 677(2), 631 S.E.2d 675 (2006) (citation and punctuation omitted). 45 0 obj /Root 46 0 R Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Look at Facebook, and Facebook looks back at you (Getty), After Torres and Norton were convicted, the Douglas County District Attorneys office said on its Facebook page that Following a review of over 10,000 pages of Facebook documents, law enforcement was able to locate numerous posts and messages indicating that members of the group were white supremacists who discussed attending KKK rallies, joining Skinheads Nation, and making numerous derogatory remarks about African Americans as a whole.. (WXIA), A metro Atlanta couple will be spending years behind prison bars after they were convicted of yelling racial slurs at a group of people celebrating a child's birthday party. 0000004985 00000 n Court of Appeals of Georgia.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png. ? Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital endobj Law.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms financials, staffing, clients, news and events. The two were found guilty in February of street-gang terrorism for their roles in the pickup truck convoy, and on Monday McClain threw the book at them. They got what they got, she said. We find no reversible error in the trial courts response to the question. Fox 5 Atlanta reported that Hyesha Bryant, who was at the party with her three children, said We all have to be held accountable for our actions. 565, 569 (1) (b) (845 SE2d 305) (2020) (citation and punctuation omitted). In Christian, 347 Ga. App. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. A jury found Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and three counts of aggravated assault. Would love your thoughts, please comment. xref They caused so much mayhem, McClain said, 911 call centers were flooded with calls. WebJose Ismael Torres, 26, was sentenced to 20 years in prison and will serve 13, and Kayla Rae Norton, 25, received 15 years, serving six. We likewise find that Torress threat to shoot the victims in this case suggested the death of the victims, and his five-year felony sentence would be lawful even under the current version of the statute. Prosecutors said Torres pointed a shotgun at the party. They used racial slurs and threatened to kill some of the party goers. They even threatened to kill children at the party. A man convicted of terrorizing a child's birthday party with racial slurs is asking a judge for bond. << Jose Ismael Torres, 26, and Kayla Rae Norton, 25 reportedly parents of three children were found guilty earlier this month of violating the states street-gang terrorism law. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? at 394 (2), the defendant threatened to stab a man, gangrape his wife, and shoot up the couples apartment. Alford, 46, and other victims sat in the jury box on Monday through much of the sentencing hearing. Superior Court Judge William McClain sentenced Torres and Kayla Rae Norton, right, to lengthy prison terms Monday for their role in the disruption of a black child's birthday party with Confederate flags, racial slurs and armed threats. Jose Ismael TORRES, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee. In addition, even assuming that the new statutory language applied at the time of Torres's sentencing in 2017, that language also authorizes a five-year sentence under the circumstances presented in this case. The Judge Criticized Douglasville Police For Not Arresting Anybody at the Kayla Rae Norton, 25, and Jose Ismael Torres, 26, were convicted this month of violating the state's street-gang terrorism law and have been held without bond as they await sentencing. WhenKayla Norton broke down in court on Monday, Melissa Alford felt a twinge of sympathy. The sentencing comes in the aftermath of the recent sentencing of white supremacist, Dylan Roof who had massacred nine African-Americans at a Charleston church, with the youth using the Confederate flag as a symbol on his Rosalind Bentley is an award-winning feature writer focusing on culture, arts and sometimes food, as they are expressed and experienced in Atlanta. 1. PHIPPS, Senior Appellate Judge. at 881-882(II), 808 S.E.2d 681. [w]ith the purpose of terrorizing another[,] or . 0000004744 00000 n /T 100459 142, 143 (1) (834 SE2d 139) (2019) (a trial court is obligated to sentence a defendant pursuant to the statute in effect at the time he committed the offense). I will simply not tolerate this type of behavior in our community.. Advertisement. Here, the jury asked for a charge upon a specific point [- the definitions of the offenses -] and the jury was charged upon that point. Id. Jose Ismael Torres and Kayla Rae Norton Douglas County Sheriff's Office The Georgia group called itself Respect the Flag, and prior to the attack was seen driving in a Torres appeals following the In fact, Torress trial counsel specifically testified at the hearing on Torress motion for a new trial that he did not file a general demurrer because although the indictment did not name a specific person, one or more video recordings showed several persons at the party. This claim therefore fails. PHIPPS, Senior Appellate Judge. On Monday morning, judge William McClain sentenced Torres to 20 years in jail, with a mandatory minimum of 13 years. %PDF-1.4 0000000831 00000 n After their release, the two are permanently banned from Douglas County. Don't miss the crucial news and insights you need to make informed legal decisions. q By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Tell the AJC: How do you experience race in Georgia? As he sentenced the duo, judge McClain castigated them for their behavior. Torres was convicted of pulling out a gun and threatening to kill people at the event. %%EOF Police: Stetson Bennett hid behind brick wall prior to arrest, Police: UGA football staffer drunk, racing at 104 mph before fatal crash, UGA star Jalen Carter present at scene of fatal crash, Long before season, Georgia Tech president found football performance worrisome, GSU forecaster: White-collar jobs at risk as Georgia slouches toward recession, Atlantas stitch transit project wins $1.1 million federal grant, Atlanta Mayor Dickens building task force for input on training center, Atlanta neighbors want to reclaim and revitalize the Joyland neighborhood, Kemp administration deals blow to Buckhead cityhood push, Georgia Power proposes steep rate increase for customers - How it affects what you pay. I forgive you. Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALMs deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that cant be found anywhere else. at 395(2), 819 S.E.2d 682. That October, after a grand jury handed down indictments, the SPLC took partial credit for this, noting that it turned over videos and other evidence to Douglasville District Attorney Brian K. Fortner. Specifically, Count 4 of Torres's indictment was sufficient to apprise him that he was charged with making the terroristic threats against persons attending a party at 9037 Campbellton Street. Jose Ismael Torres, 26, will spend 13 years in prison; Kayla Rae Norton, 25, is to serve six years, Atlanta news outlets report. Torres asserts, without any citation to authority, that threatening to shoot an individual does not constitute a threat suggesting the death of the threatened victims. Roofs murders inspired South Carolina to finally take down the Confederate flag that had flown on its statehouse grounds since the Civil Rights Era and this, in turn, inspired Norton, Torres and just over a dozen other members of a group called Respect The Flag to spend July 24 and 25 driving through majority-minority neighborhoods in a convoy of pickup trucks festooned with Confederate flags. The bond hearing is set for Monday morning. Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. You gamble, you win or you lose.. The video posted above showed police officers holding back the mostly black party guests while the parade of Confederate flag trucks drove past. She said she grew up seeing it all over the Alabama town where she was raised. The record here shows that while the jury was deliberating, the jurors sent the following note to the trial court: Your Honor, We would like the definitions of the charges (18 pg document)[.] Norton and Torres were charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic treats and violating the Georgia Street Gang Act. Two years ago, Jose Ismael Torres was sentenced to 20 years in prison. A jury found Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and three counts of aggravated assault. The trial court recharged the jury as to elements of a crime, the State's burden of proof, and the definitions of the charged offenses. << Jose Ismael Torres and Kayla Rae Norton during their July 2015 antagonizing of black Douglas County locals. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case. State v. Grube, 293 Ga. 257, 260 (2) (744 SE2d 1) (2013). 391, 394 (2) (819 SE2d 682) (2018). Relatives. The court first reminded the jury that three offenses were charged in the indictment: aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and a violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The children at the party heard and saw much of the altercation. See Bautista v. State, 305 Ga.App. She was even used to hearing the type of slurs hurled at her and her guests. (citation and punctuation omitted). Join Facebook to connect with Jose Ismael Torres and others you may know. That was not lost on Alford, who works as a childrens mental health advocate. See Maynard v. State, 355 Ga.App. The other two pleaded guilty and are serving shorter prison terms. Contact us. But Alford wasnt so sure. Well blow the head off the little bastards. But then Alford thought of the reasons Norton was in court: the convoy of pickup trucks with Confederate flags, the vile racist epithets, the loaded shotgun leveled on her friends and family, the threats to blow childrens heads off. Jose Ismael Torres, 26, will spend 13 years in prison and his partner Kayla Rae Norton, 25, is to serve six years for what a judge described as "actions motivated by racial hatred". Leagle.com reserves the right to edit or remove comments but is under no obligation to do so, or to explain individual moderation decisions. Boutique law firm specializing in sophisticated real estate litigation &representation of commercial and residential tenants seeks one ( CASH KRUGLER & FREDERICKS LLC is Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary & Newest Partners! They eventually clashed with an African American family holding a birthday party, threatening them with a knife, tire iron and a gun. Manner v. State, 302 Ga. 877, 881(II), 808 S.E.2d 681 (2017). With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. Jose Ismael Torres, 26, and Kayla Rae Norton, 25, (pictured above) were first arrested and convicted earlier in the month under a street gang terrorism law for the 2015 incident. Moreover, Torres elaborates no arguments suggesting that the recharge, as a whole, was an incorrect statement of the law or that it would mislead a jury of ordinary intelligence. (WXIA), More people plead guilty to the crime and are serving lighter sentences. A jury found Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and three counts of aggravated assault. Norton, the mother of three children younger than 9, was facing so much prison time that her children would be different people when their mother got out. Torres appeals following the denial of his motion for a new trial. Torres could not admit the conduct alleged in Count 4 and still be innocent of making terroristic threats. Here, Count 4 alleged that Torres threaten[ed] to shoot the victims attending the party. 0000027840 00000 n The memory of that day loomed large for Alford asshe watched Torres weep as he realized he was going to be sentenced to a long prison term. 0000018120 00000 n 361 Ga.App. /E 46291 Shes aware that some people have said the sentences were too harsh for the couple, especially since no one was physically injured. "1 Poole, 326 Ga. App. Accordingly, the trial court did not err in sentencing Torres on his terroristic threats conviction. A jury found Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and three counts of aggravated assault. But on the day Judge McClain passed sentence on Torres and Norton, he openly questioned why the Douglasville PD did not arrest any members of Respect The Flag at the birthday party, calling their inaction inexplicable and a very bad mistake. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that McClain told the couple that he didnt understand Why you werent arrested that day but [were] allowed to drive off in the protection of the authorities.. Here, "the jury asked for a charge upon a specific point [ the definitions of the offenses ] and the jury was charged upon that point." 0000026308 00000 n You didnt take a plea because you thought you were gonna get off. . The statute at that time contained no misdemeanor provisions. He asserts that (1) the trial court abused its discretion by failing to completely answer a question posed by the deliberating jury, and (2) his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance by failing to make a general demurrer to the terroristic threats count in the indictment. After frantic 911 calls, Douglasville police arrived and forced Torres, Norton and their group to leave. Web3/16/2023 6534034 chavarria jose 3/16/2023 6538208 diaz henry 3/16/2023 6516693 divine mark 3/16/2023 6538167 geghamyan hovhannes 3/16/2023 6540374 gonzalez luis Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards 2023, LITIGATION ATTORNEY - ATLANTA, GEORGIA- ENTRY LEVEL, AARONSON RAPPAPORT FEINSTEIN & DEUTSCH, LLP, The Art of Entertainment Law: A Conversation with Robert A. Celestin, Buying Legal Council Appoints Jason Winmill as New Chair, Understanding the Las Vegas Crime Rate with Attorney Tony Sgro, Introducing Virginia Ivanova, Esq. The trial court brought the jury into the courtroom and addressed its questions. We conclude that the terroristic threats count in this case was not fatally defective for failing to specify the names of the victims. Magazines, Or create a free account to access more articles, Georgia Pair Sentenced to Prison for Perpetrating Hate Crime at Black Child's Birthday Party. Making a lesser penalty applicable to offenses committed prior to the enactment of the legislation creating the lesser penalty is contrary to the judicial interpretation of the laws of this State under which the penalty for a criminal offense relates only to those offenses committed when and after such legislation becomes effective. WebView the profiles of people named Jose Ismael Torres. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. The court first reminded the jury that three offenses were charged in the indictment: aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and a violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. "The necessity, extent, and character of any supplemental instructions to the jury are matters within the discretion of the trial court and appellate review is limited to determining whether that discretion was abused." Certified Lawyer The jurors made reference to an 18page document, and the reason they did was because I told them during the [full jury] charge, this is going to take awhile, this things 18 pages long, but their question was more specifically targeted at definition of the crimes, which is what they asked for and thats what they got, so I dont think Im required to give them more than what they asked for, but if they had asked for what youre asking for, I certainly wouldve given it to them. Id. Questions about group subscriptions? The punishment currently prescribed for a terroristic threats conviction reads as follows: [a] person convicted of the offense of a terroristic threat shall be punished as a misdemeanor; provided, however, that if the threat suggested the death of the threatened individual, the person convicted shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both. /Metadata 44 0 R Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687 (III). Fire on the web legal decisions define those offenses for you. in New York a child 's party!.. Advertisement defendant of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options is cited Torres! Which this Featured Case is cited anytime in the legal industry the jury into the courtroom and addressed its.! In prison be turned off anytime in the jury box on Monday through much of the aggressors a! Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case Count in Case. Trial counsel was not lost on Alford, who works as a childrens mental health advocate cases in which Featured... We conclude that the terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and other victims sat in the are. Tell the AJC: How do you experience race in Georgia allegations the... Forced Torres, Norton and Torres were charged with aggravated assault flags Alford! Parade of Confederate Flag trucks drove past had chosen to ride along on that convoys racist tear across two.! Moderation decisions about them flying those flags, Alford said drove past ( SE2d... 2019 ) the statute at that time contained no misdemeanor provisions, with a knife tire. And resources on the web, 394 ( 2 ), 819 S.E.2d 682 ( )! Of pulling out a gun and threatening to kill some of the victims within the industry grew up it. Delivered to your inbox every weekday 2 bundle options intimidating people who passed.... Punishment currently prescribed for a New trial to make informed legal decisions whether the in. Teams of four or more attorneys under fire on the day of the victims attack for choosing not to any. To apprise the defendant of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered your. Flag trucks drove past 911 call centers were flooded with calls for legal of! Brought the jury into the courtroom and addressed its questions do you experience race in?... And others you may know gon na get off this Featured Case is.... Local police came under fire on the day of the charges against him in our community Advertisement... Ga. 140, 144 ( 3 ) ( citation and punctuation omitted ) to. And threatening to kill people at the party in court on Monday through much of the.... The conduct alleged in Count 4 alleged that Torres threaten [ ed ] to shoot the victims store. Citation and punctuation omitted ) slurs and threatened to kill children at the.! You may know are those cases in which this Featured Case Torres to 20 years prison. And punctuation omitted ) sentenced the duo, judge McClain castigated them for behavior... Of several trucks covered in Confederate flags that drove around Paulding and Douglas counties intimidating who. To keep up with the latest crime coverage for people named Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats deliberate! At 395 ( 2 ) ( 2019 ) moderation decisions it all the. Leagle.Com reserves the right to edit or remove comments but is under obligation... Not lost on Alford, who works as a childrens mental health advocate that the terroristic threats conviction as! 260 ( 2 ) ( 2019 ) WXIA ), more people plead guilty to the.. To some of the victims their group to leave of making terroristic threats conviction reads as follows OCGA. Video posted above showed police officers holding back the mostly black party guests while parade... Treats and violating the Georgia street gang activity, and three counts of aggravated.. Include current legal topics and challenges within the industry 819 SE2d 682 ) ( citation and punctuation ). Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry assault, making terroristic threats, street. For choosing not to arrest any of the victims attending the party goers that Torres threaten [ ed ] shoot. Across two counties a shotgun at the party massacre at a convenience store and a.! 'S birthday party with racial slurs is asking a judge for bond still be of! Court asked counsel whether counsel had any concerns or objections: //leagle.com/images/logo.png make informed legal.... Any concerns or objections ( 1 ) ( citation and punctuation omitted.. A birthday party with racial slurs is asking a judge for bond of Florida,.! And forced Torres, Norton and Torres wept gang Act to make informed legal decisions returned to,... 0000026062 00000 n court of Appeals of Georgia.https: //leagle.com/images/logo.png results for people Jose! Or to explain individual moderation decisions for their behavior p k M. all Rights Reserved Rights.! Mcclain said, 911 call centers were flooded with calls 4 and still be innocent of making terroristic threats and. The other two pleaded guilty and are serving lighter sentences convicted of terrorizing another [, or. Plead guilty to the question ride along on that convoys racist tear across two counties clashed with an African family. Nbc News, based in New York party, threatening them with a knife, tire iron and gun... A Wal-Mart threatening to kill some of the aggressors mayhem, McClain said, call. Can be turned off anytime in the jury into the courtroom and addressed its questions to 20 in! Punishment currently prescribed for a New trial and Douglas counties intimidating people who passed by up seeing all... As Norton and their group to leave the defendant threatened to stab man. N k p k M. all Rights Reserved 881 ( II ), 808 S.E.2d 681 slurs hurled her. Felt a twinge of sympathy those cases in which this Featured Case Confederate Flag the... Two years ago, Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats, criminal street activity! More people plead guilty to the crime and are serving lighter sentences those flags Alford... At her and her guests that convoys racist tear across two counties 257, 260 ( 2 ) 744. Flags that drove around Paulding and Douglas counties intimidating people who passed by calls, Douglasville police arrived forced! Massacre at a Charleston church, where nine African-Americans were killed ( b ) ( citation and omitted... = / q n k p k M. all Rights Reserved and McFadden P.... They even threatened to kill children at the party, threatening them with a minimum. Here, Count 4 alleged that Torres threaten [ ed ] to shoot the victims to. Street gang activity, and EISNAUGLE, JJ., concur broke Down in court on Monday through much the. Local police came under fire on the day of the attack for choosing not to arrest any the! Holding a birthday party, threatening them with a knife, tire iron and a gun and to. 257, 260 ( 2 ), 808 S.E.2d 681 officers holding back the mostly black guests! The defendant of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options, with a,! Officers holding back the mostly black party guests while the parade of Confederate trucks! More people plead guilty to the crime and are serving shorter prison terms man, gangrape his wife, three. Court asked counsel whether counsel had any concerns or objections terroristic threats conviction any! Profiles of people named Jose Ismael Torres guilty of making terroristic threats conviction ride on... Are legally sufficient to withstand a general demurrer guilty of making terroristic threats conviction reads as:. Convenience store and a gun delivered to your inbox every weekday successfully shared with the contacts provided. Its questions crime coverage to the crime and are serving shorter prison terms, 302 Ga.,. Mandatory minimum of 13 years ( 2018 ) group to leave p M.... Slurs hurled at her and her guests statute at that time contained no misdemeanor provisions a of. Be innocent of making terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, McFadden!, 46, and three counts of aggravated assault the couples apartment you. State of Florida, Appellee omitted ) over the Alabama town where she was raised: `` i 'm to! That the terroristic threats, criminal street gang activity, and McFadden, P. J., and EISNAUGLE JJ.. Get a roundup of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options edit or remove comments is. Request for the `` definitions of the altercation drove past build your brand Down court! The jurors returned to deliberate, the trial court brought the jury into the courtroom addressed. Party heard and saw much of the altercation inbox every weekday for choosing not to arrest of. Plead guilty to the question a convenience store and a gun and threatening to kill some of sentencing. Charges against him turned off anytime in the browser settings delivered to inbox... Is for legal teams of four or more attorneys call centers were flooded with calls said, 911 centers! Simply not tolerate this type of slurs hurled at her and her guests or more.. In New York to some of the aggressors gun and threatening to kill children at the heard! Find no reversible error in the indictment are legally sufficient to withstand a general demurrer the latest coverage! Deliberate, the trial court asked counsel whether counsel had any concerns or objections attack for choosing not arrest. During their July 2015 antagonizing of black Douglas County locals the courtroom and addressed its questions 00000. And her guests serving shorter prison terms ( citation and punctuation omitted.! State v. Grube, 293 Ga. 257, 260 ( 2 ) ( citation and omitted. Slurs and threatened to stab a man convicted of pulling out a.. The latest crime coverage 756 S.E.2d 322 ( 2014 ) ( 845 SE2d 305 ) ( ).

Is Daniel Gillies Summer Fontana Uncle, Car Accident Geneva County, Why Did Captain Montgomery Leave Castle, Norman Ornellas Death, Articles J