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Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Milton's Life Sentence | Macon News
The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld Peggy Milton’s life sentence after reviewing her felony murder conviction, rejecting her claims of self-defense and accident. The court affirmed the jury’s verdict from last year, finding sufficient evidence that Milton intentionally fired the gun during a confrontation with Nicholas Hall at a friend’s house in July 2022. Despite her testimony about abuse and protection, a firearms expert confirmed the weapon was functional and required a trigger pull to fire — enough for the court to conclude she acted with intent. Milton’s convictions for felony murder…
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