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Fifteen Years for Shooting Trooper | Charleston News
A man with a violent past just got slapped with a 15-year federal sentence for gunning down a state trooper during a traffic stop — adding to his already staggering 38 years in state prison. The chaotic chase, which ended with a crash into a yard, shocked the courtroom. Judge Mary Geiger Lewis called it a standout case, especially given Gathers’ history of crimes and even possessing a weapon while incarcerated. Though the full 15 years will run concurrently with his state time, the judge’s decision sends a clear message: attacking law enforcement or carrying a gun as a felon won’t be…
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