• Get in Touch
  • Get in Touch with our Support!
  • Privacy Policy
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
OvaNewsBlast.com
  • Home
  • News
  • African Americans
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • African Americans
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
No Result
View All Result
OvaNewsBlast.com
No Result
View All Result

63-Year Old Black Man Serving Life Sentence For Stealing Hedge Clippers Released From Prison

October 19, 2020
in News
Reading Time: 2min read
A A
63-Year Old Black Man Serving Life Sentence For Stealing Hedge Clippers Released From Prison
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share ShareShareShareShareShare

Caddo Parish, LA — Fair Wayne Bryant, an African American man whose appeal was initially denied by the Supreme Court, is finally free after being granted parole. In 1997, he was sentenced to life in prison for stealing hedge clippers, having served over 23 years.

Bryant, who is now 63-years old, was given a life sentence after being convicted of one count of attempted single burglary. Even though that crime itself does not warrant a life sentence, he had four previous felony convictions — attempted armed robbery, possession of stolen goods, attempted forgery of a check, and simple burglary.

Under Louisiana’s habitual offender law, he was sentenced to life in prison. The ruling was recently upheld in the Louisiana Supreme Court in a 5-1 decision. Most recently, a parole board in Louisiana granted parole for Bryant.

Moreover, the Louisiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, who had helped Bryant with his case, also celebrated his release.

“While nothing can make up for the years Mr. Bryant lost to this extreme and unjust sentence, today’s decision by the parole board is a long-overdue victory for Mr. Bryant, his family, and the cause of equal justice for all,” Alanah Odoms, ACLU of Louisiana executive director, said in a statement.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email


Credit: Source link

ShareTweetSendSharePinShare
Previous Post

Over 7 Million Total Viewers Tuned In to BET’s Winning Line Up of Tyler Perry’s Trifecta of Original Series “House of Payne,” “Assisted Living” and the Return of “Sistas” Premieres and Encores L+3 | National

Next Post

‘A Most Beautiful Thing’: How Arshay Cooper found peace on the water

Next Post
‘A Most Beautiful Thing’: How Arshay Cooper found peace on the water

‘A Most Beautiful Thing’: How Arshay Cooper found peace on the water

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest

Amazon facing Black Friday packaging shortages after DS Smith workers strike | Black Friday

November 7, 2022
The Most Important Environmental Stories of 2021

The Most Important Environmental Stories of 2021

December 31, 2021

Black History: Pains and Chains

February 5, 2023
MFAH Gordan Parks’ Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibit

MFAH Gordan Parks’ Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibit

February 5, 2023
Why pickup shelves are a black hole for restaurant profits

Why pickup shelves are a black hole for restaurant profits

November 7, 2022
Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

February 6, 2023
Proud Dad Celebrates Son Who Became a Pilot After 11 Years of Studying

Proud Dad Celebrates Son Who Became a Pilot After 11 Years of Studying

February 6, 2023
Black Woman Makes History, Wins First Place in Ms. Wheelchair 2023 Pageant

Black Woman Makes History, Wins First Place in Ms. Wheelchair 2023 Pageant

February 6, 2023
MFAH Gordan Parks’ Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibit

MFAH Gordan Parks’ Stokely Carmichael and Black Power Exhibit

February 5, 2023
Xavier Houston Alumni Mardi Gras Gala

Xavier Houston Alumni Mardi Gras Gala

February 5, 2023

Recent News

African American Studies Course Revised After Criticism From DeSantis, Others – NBC 6 South Florida

African American Studies Course Revised After Criticism From DeSantis, Others – NBC 6 South Florida

February 1, 2023
Video The Historic Westside was a home to the African American … – ABC News

Video The Historic Westside was a home to the African American … – ABC News

February 2, 2023
Panthers owner David Tepper vehemently defends team’s hiring practices

Panthers owner David Tepper vehemently defends team’s hiring practices

February 1, 2023
African American Textile Society Provides community and inclusion at NC State | News

African American Textile Society Provides community and inclusion at NC State | News

February 1, 2023
OvaNewsBlast.com

A reliable source for African American news, from a different lens. Yours. News about us, by us.

Follow Us

Recent News

Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV

February 6, 2023
Proud Dad Celebrates Son Who Became a Pilot After 11 Years of Studying

Proud Dad Celebrates Son Who Became a Pilot After 11 Years of Studying

February 6, 2023

Topics to cover !

  • African Americans
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • News
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Get in Touch
  • Get in Touch with our Support!
  • Privacy Policy

© 2020 ovanewsblast.com - All rights reserved!   Download Our App   Read News on odbnewsblast.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • African Americans
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment

© 2020 ovanewsblast.com - All rights reserved!   Download Our App   Read News on odbnewsblast.com