Man Found Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend Shortly After Jail Release for Prior Assault
Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia man was found guilty by a jury of murdering his girlfriend, mere days after he was released from jail for assaulting her. The conviction highlights a tragic sequence of events that raise questions about the adequacy of protective measures for victims of domestic violence upon the release of offenders. The man, whose previous jail term was related to a domestic violence incident involving the same woman, evidently resumed his violent behavior almost immediately after his release. This has sparked a dialogue concerning judicial processes and the safeguarding measures that follow … Read more