Rai sentenced to life in prison for murder
Chiman Rai was sentenced this afternoon to life in prison. That's the best sentence possible after a murder conviction. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the breaking story from just a few minutes ago. A life sentence offers Mr. Rai a shot at parole. But parole is never guaranteed, and usually isn't even possible until the person has served 30 years in prison. Mr. Rai would be 98 years old. While the case will almost certainly be appealed, Mr. Rai ...
I didn't see the trial, but I was surprised by this verdict. This afternoon, Chiman Rai was convicted for the murder of his daughter-in-law.
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More drama in the Brian Nichols death penalty case currently pending in Atlanta.
Judge Bodiford recently granted the State's request to have Brian Nichols interviewed by a state doctor. The State requested this examination so that they would be able to present expert testimony to counter the mental illness defense that Nichols' lawyers intend to present at trial
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