Oakland: Man gets 11 years for killing wife's ex in case with new allegations against impugned detective
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In a shocking case of violence, Donte Neal was sentenced to 11 years for killing Byron Robinson, emphasizing the complexity surrounding legal procedures and plea agreements.
Defense attorney Brian Cecilio Amaya alleged that Detective Phong Tran bribed an anonymous caller to provide false information, raising questions about the validity of the tip that led to Neal's arrest.
Neal accepted a voluntary manslaughter conviction in the shooting, while serious charges like murder and assault were dropped, reflecting the negotiations inherent in plea deals.
The shooting incident unfolded on November 6, 2021, when Neal reportedly fired five shots into Robinson's car, leading to a long investigative process that was complicated by police misconduct allegations.
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