Ashley Gets Time Served in Jail Assault | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

In a twist of legal fate, Vernon Bernard Ashley Junior walked away from serious jail assault charges with a “time served” sentence—meaning he’s already done his time and will be released in November 2026. The beating, which involved a tray as a weapon, led to aggravated assault charges he pleaded guilty to, but the court spared him additional time behind bars. Meanwhile, his co-defendant Jacorey Meadows still faces active charges—including multiple stabbings—and his case remains tangled in delays, including dropped charges due to missing witnesses. Ashley also had a prior murder charge from…