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UPDATE: Newark Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail for Murder of Maplewood Scholar Athlete

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 Maplewood authorities released an update on the aggravated manslaughter of teen Moussa Fofana.

According to the updated release, the defendant, Yohan Hernandez pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated manslaughter, a first-degree crime; one count of aggravated assault, a second-degree crime; one count of unlawful possession of a handgun, a second-degree crime.

The agreement is for a 15-year sentence to the No Early Release, which means he must serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole.   

The Honorable Judge Wigler said he is not a citizen and will likely be deported after serving his time.  

The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th, at 9 a.m.

 

https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/breaking-police-arrest-suspect-maplewood-murder-football-field

 

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