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Vida Jones

Released
Gender:Female
Era:2020s
State:Georgia
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Vida Jones

Biography

Vida Jones is a Georgia activist who was 18 years old at the time of the offenses. She was charged with federal arson conspiracy in connection with the fall 2020 Atlanta protest-era case involving the destruction of five USPS mail trucks and a police car. Co-defendants John Wade and Ellie Brett each received 5-year federal sentences. Jones received a sentence of time served in approximately March 2022, reflecting her lesser role in the conspiracy and her youth.

Case

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Charges: Federal arson conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 844)
Sentence: Time served (approximately March 2022) Charges as recorded: Federal arson conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 844) — in connection with destruction of five USPS mail trucks and a police car in Atlanta, Georgia, fall 2020; co-defendants John Wade and Ellie Brett each sentenced to 5 years
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: California