Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, La. The other officer in the case, Derrick Stafford, went to trial and was convicted. Greenhouse was released on $1 million property bond a few weeks after his arrest. Few was wounded. He told Begnaud how key the video was to making the arrests. Their boss is Ward 2 Marshal Floyd Voinche Sr., a local bus driver who was recently re-elected. Neither officer said a word as they were rushed out of the Avoyelles Parish Jail in handcuffs. Staffords attorneys tried to pin the blame for the deadly confrontation on Few. The AGs Office told us they couldnt comment. Derrick Stafford NBA Basketball Referee Record. Before making calls for the best basketball league in the world, Stafford was a two-sport athlete (football and. The sentences will run concurrently. Unfortunately, his early release is yet another example of the lack of transparency in our criminal justice system, as it relates to victims and their families. In addition, Greenhouse took part in three programs in prison that knocked another 300 days off his sentence, the DOC spokesman said. NBA: Congratulations to Derrick Stafford on your retirement after 30 outstanding seasons as an NBA Official. Minnesota Timberwolves. Judge's sentencing decision in case of Derrick Stafford, former deputy marshal in Marksville, La. Stafford checked in with the Scoop B Radio Podcast and discussed today's NBA vs. the 90s and 2000s. On Monday, Fews attorney told the Associated Press the body camera footage shows Few had his hands up in the air before the officers opened fire, shooting him and killing his son. Stafford's aunt, Bertha Andrews, blasted the jury's verdict as a "lynching" and said race both Stafford and Greenhouse are black while Few and Jeremy are both white motivated the entire case. LeBron James may complain a lot, but he's not alienating officials by calling them names or saying something particulary offensive. In court, prosecutors presented evidence showing 14 of the 18 shots came from Stafford's gun. Kenneth Parnell, were also involved in the shooting, but have not yet been charged. RM DW8B28 - Beverly Hills, CA. Chris Stafford, Matt Stafford at arrivals for Fame and Philanthropy Inaugural Gala Benefit, The Vineyard, Beverly Hills, CA March 2, 2014. Credit: James Atoa/Everett Collection/Alamy Live News. Marksville deputy marshal Derrick Stafford found guilty in shooting death of 6-year-old, Graphic video showing fatal shooting of Marksville boy grips courtroom on Day 1 of trial, Father of slain 6-year-old testifies Marksville officers gave no warning, fired as he had his hands up, Video: Ex-Marksville deputy marshal's aunt says verdict 'lynching,' damns prosecution to hell, Father of 6-year-old fatally shot by Marksville deputy marshals booked on domestic abuse, Louisiana officer charged in boy's death accused of abusing badge to 'satisfy sexual desires', Former Marksville marshal charged in 6-year-old's death agrees to plea deal. The marshals work for the city courts and serve warrants, according to the Associated Press. At a press conference Friday night, State Police Colonel Michael Edmonson said the body camera video was the most disturbing thing Ive seen.. Investigators also interviewed witnesses and recovered forensic evidence from the scene. Krishna Maharaj was jailed in 1987 for the double murder of father and son businessmen Derrick and Duane Moo Young. From Jordan to Shaq to L. K Fridge said the officers took his cell phone and deleted the video he took of the incident. However, DOC spokesman, Ken Pastorick, said Greenhouse only had to serve 35% of his sentence due to the charges being considered non-violent offenses.. ALEXANDRIA, La. A lawyer for Few told The Associated Press on Monday that a police body camera showed that the father was holding both of his hands up and didn't pose a threat when the officers began firing at least 18 bullets at the car. John Lemoine, the citys mayor, said Voinche hired deputies and bought patrol cars about three months ago, and they started issuing citations, including traffic tickets, in Marksville, which Lemoine told the Advocate is beyond the marshals normal role. Louisiana police officers Norris Greenhouse Jr. and Lt. Derrick Stafford have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. LA Lakers star LeBron James is one of the best players in the history of the game, but he's got a penchant for complaining to referees. According to The Guardian, orange spray paint marked the orientation of Fews car and three police vehicles on Thursday. Mark Jeansonne, Fews attorney, told the AP, this was not a threatening situation for the police.. Stafford also told a story about LeBron James during one game, wherein he poked fun at the four-time NBA champion. The boy's father was wounded when the officers opened fire on the car in which he and his son were riding. KATC is reporting that former Marksville Marshal Derrick Stafford has been convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis. Stafford has been in jail under the $1 million bond since his arrest. If it had been two white men who killed that little baby, it wouldve been justifiable homicide. In an impassioned 10-minute denouncement Friday of the 40-year sentence given to Marksville deputy marshal Derrick Stafford in the fatal shoot, Christopher Few, the father of the 6-year-old boy killed and himself wounded in the 2015 slow-speed chase with deputy marshals in Avoyelles Pa, A Louisiana law enforcement officer charged with murder in a 6-year-old boy's fatal shooting had engaged in a pattern of abusing his badge to , BATON ROUGE, La. As part of a preliminary hearing, the body cam footage has been released showing that the vehicle had been parked & Mr. Few had his hands up at the time of the shooting. The case was dismissed without prejudice in 2012, meaning the charges could be brought again, the Town Talk reports. Col. Mike Edmonson, head of the Louisiana State Police, has seen the video of the shooting. Jeremy Mardis was caught in the line of fire, Avoyelles Parish coroner Dr. L. J. Mayeux told the Associated Press. The 69-year-old Jeremy has for decades been one of the most famous names in the porn industry. Louisiana marshal Derrick Stafford is convicted of manslaughter for the killing of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis in his father's car after a pursuit, prosecutors say. His car was perpendicular to them, and the officers shots hit the drivers side broadside, the newspaper reports. I can say that we hope it will be soon.. One of Staffords attorneys questioned whether investigators would have acted more deliberately if the officers had been white. Your login session has expired. "I mean, we've got to look at everyone involved, and we'll get to the part of that, but what we learned from the very first night, what we heard an hour after that, was that they were trying to effect an arrest warrant on a traffic stop. Few, 25, who was not armed, was also wounded in the shooting and remains hospitalized. The officers appeared in court for the first time Monday and were held on $1 million bail. Two Louisiana police officers have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis, an autistic boy who was fatally shot by the officers while they were chasing his fathers SUV Tuesday night, police say. Greenhouse and another Marksville deputy marshal, Derrick Stafford, were moonlighting in November of 2015 when they tried to pull over Chris Few, who had his young son in the vehicle with him. Louisiana officer gets 40 years in prison in killing of 6-year-old with autism Body-camera video shows the boy's father had his hands raised in his vehicle while Derrick Stafford and a second. He also expressed grief over the boys death. Few testified that he never heard any warnings before two officers fired. Because of the valiant efforts of Attorney Chris LaCour, Attorney Eric Santana and the entire legal team, Mr. Derrick Stafford has been granted a new trial, the post read. In an interview with Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports,. RELATED: Former deputy marshal Norris Greenhouse Jr. avoids trial by pleading guilty in shooting death of Marksville 6-year-old. Jeremy Mardis: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Chris Few, the father of Jeremy Mardis, the 6-year-old fatally shot by Louisiana police, was also critically wounded. The Stafford family goes to the courthouse for the sentencing. All rights reserved. MARKSVILLE Former Marksville deputy marshal Derrick Stafford was sentenced to 40 years in prison Friday, a week after an Avoyelles Parish jury found the 33-year-old former policeman guilty in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy and the wounding of the boy's father. Derrick Stafford, one of two deputies charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jeremy Mardis, a 6-year-old autistic boy. But prosecutors said none of the fathers actions that night could justify the deadly response. You can watch the video here. Latest news and commentary on Derrick Stafford including photos, videos, quotations, and a biography. Derrick Stafford, one of two deputy Marksville city marshals charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jeremy Mardis, a 6-year-old autistic boy, arrives at the Avoyelles Parish. KIRAN: Marksville deputy marshal released after serving a third of his sentence, Porn actor Ron Jeremy found unable to stand trial for rape, Shreve Memorial Library celebrates Winnie the Pooh Day, La. Connect, Create, Renew, Grow Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. AVOYELLES PARISH, La. Moreauville man saved after boat accident, Tree of Calvary Baptist Church holds a Musical Concert, Avoyelles superintendent addresses issues facing public school system, A look back at the people involved in Avoyelles desegregation case. The Advocate reported that Stafford turned to look at Few during Fridays hearing and apologized. Photos released by the Louisiana State Police show Norris Greenhouse Jr., left, and Lt. Derrick Stafford. You have permission to edit this article. Sentencing hearing Friday March 31, 2017, in Marksville, La., for former Marksville deputy marshal Derrick Stafford, who was convicted of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter in a trial last week. Prosecutors Matthew Derbes and John Sinquefield both argued the case on behalf of the State back in 2017. Stafford has two years and $43 million remaining on his current contract and is due a $10 million roster bonus on March 5. Google+ 0. Few was afraid of the marshals because he had a prior personal conflict with one of them, Dixon told The Guardian. Updated on: November 7, 2015 / 7:53 AM Looking for Derrick Stafford online? The ability of victims and their families to understand the complex formula set by DOC and our criminal code leave many feeling as if justice is never served. MARKSVILLE An Avoyelles Parish jury convicted a former Marksville deputy marshal of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter in a shooting at the end of a chase that left a 6-year-old Marksville. MARKSVILLE, La. Derrick Stafford, one of two deputies charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jeremy Mardis, a 6-year-old autistic boy, exits the courthouse Monday, March 20, 2017, in Marksville, La.. The Louisiana Supreme Court denied a writ application on the case in Nov. 2018. The driver in the fatal incident, 26-year-old Christopher Few, testified for over an hour Tuesday afternoon, describing the events of Nov. 3, 2015, and recounting the hail of gunfire that wounded him and killed his 6-year-old son, Jeremy Mardis. The other officer in the case, Derrick Stafford, went to trial and was convicted. Stafford and Greenhouse are black. The affidavit and arrest warrant for Derrick Stafford in the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis and the wounding of his father, Chris Few, on Nov. 3, 2015. A Family Name. The case, filed in late July, is still pending. His son was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers surrendered Friday night and were charged with second degree murder for the death of Jeremy and the attempted second degree murder of his father, Christopher Few. Louisiana State Police The officers surrendered. Derrick Stafford, 33, was sentenced to 40 years without parole for manslaughter in the death of Jeremy Mardis and 15 years for the attempted manslaughter of Christopher Few. Escorted by law enforcement officers, Derrick Stafford arrives at the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse. Mortimer "Bud" Sprague (1923-24/Class of 1970), Harrison Stafford (1930-32/Class of 1975), Ricky Williams (1995-98/Class of 2015) and Vince Young (2003-05/Class of 2019). 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