Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

A U.S. Army sergeant who fatally shot an armed protester at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday, after prosecutors used his social media history and text messages to portray him as a racist who may commit violence again.

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. Updated May 10, 2023.

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Kokomo Tribune, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Kokomo TribuneLean Left· May 10, 2023

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· May 10, 2023

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· May 10, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Courthouse News Service
Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· May 10, 2023

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· May 10, 2023

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years

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TribliveLean Right· May 10, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester in Texas sentenced to 25 years as governor seeks pardon

The Daily CallerRight· May 10, 2023

Army Vet Convicted Of Shooting BLM Protester Sentenced To 25 Years Amid Ongoing Push For Pardon

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