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Fifty Years for a Shot in Pineville | Alexandria Louisiana News
Cortavius Hicks just got a 50-year sentence for a violent shooting in Pineville last October — a case that turned deadly but thankfully didn’t claim a life. After pleading guilty to attempted second-degree murder in a plea deal, Hicks faces no parole or probation, locking him away for life. The DA dropped lesser charges like firearm and drug offenses, focusing instead on the attempted murder — a decision that underscores how the justice system handles gun violence with extreme weight. This sentence sends a stark message: even a non-fatal attack can carry lifelong consequences, especially when…
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