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Jamal Newman Jr.

Released
Full name:Jamal Newman
Gender:Male
Era:2020s
State:Pennsylvania
Time Imprisoned:
1 Year 11 Months 0 Days
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Jamal Newman Jr.

Biography

Jamal Newman Jr. is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to riot and related charges, including dangerous burning, stemming from the September 13-14, 2020 protests outside the Lancaster City Bureau of Police station following the fatal police shooting of Ricardo Munoz. He was initially charged with Arson (F1) and Institutional Vandalism (F3); those charges were reduced in a plea agreement. He was sentenced on May 3, 2022 to a maximum of 23 months in Pennsylvania state prison plus 2 years probation.

Case

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
Charges: Riot; criminal conspiracy; failure to disperse; obstruction of highways; disorderly conduct; loitering; defiant trespass; dangerous burning (original arson F1 and institutional vandalism F3 reduced in plea) — protests outside Lancaster City Bureau of Police
Incarcerated: May 3, 2022
Released: Apr 3, 2024
Sentence: Time served to 23 months Pennsylvania state prison; 2 years probation Charges as recorded: Riot; criminal conspiracy; failure to disperse; obstruction of highways; disorderly conduct; loitering; defiant trespass; dangerous burning (original arson F1 and institutional vandalism F3 reduced in plea) — protests outside Lancaster City Bureau of Police following fatal police shooting of Ricardo Munoz, September 13-14, 2020
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: Pennsylvania