Sekou Brandon has been sentenced to seven years and eight months for the vehicular manslaughter of 73-year-old Linda Susan Woodward during a police chase. The controversial plea deal faced opposition from Woodward's family and scrutiny of judge conduct. Judge Blakely approved the deal, overturning Judge Dickinson's earlier decision to quash it. Brandon, who showed remorse at the hearing, will serve a reduced sentence for good behavior, raising concerns about the leniency of the punishment for such a serious crime.
After a bumpy ride that included the victim's family speaking out against the deal, a controversial plea over a fatal police chase has been approved.
Brandon apologized, saying he was taking accountability. 'I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what I caused,' he said.
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