Through plea deal, Oakland sex workers get murder charges dismissed
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In a plea deal, Kimberly Burgos and Miah Newman will not face additional jail time related to the death of Roy Ramsey, who was murdered by a group of women. Both women, previously charged with murder, entered no contest pleas to an accessory charge in exchange for time already served. While Burgos has been sentenced accordingly, Newman's future hinges on her behavior until her next court appearance. The attack, which occurred in a high-prostitution area, was characterized by Ramsey's mother as a tragic statement against humanity, as her son was vulnerable due to prior physical limitations.
Ramsey's mother described her son as a 'beacon of love' and a 'very kind-hearted young man who lived his life with joy and peace.'
The women involved in the homicide plea deal faced potential jail time after being charged, but ultimately received sentences based on time already served.
Defense lawyers insisted that Burgos and Newman played minor roles in the incident, arguing that Ramsey instigated the altercation, prompting the others to join.
Newman's release is conditional, hinging on whether she remains arrest-free until her next court date, highlighting the fragile nature of her legal situation.
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