On the fourth day of deliberations, the Georgia jury of six men and six women returned a verdict of guilt on all eight counts that Justin Ross faced. Here is a breakdown of the counts of which he was convicted and some statistics about the trial. He will be sentenced on December 5, 2016. Count 1–Malice Murder This is the murder of Cooper with malice aforethought. Since the State opted not to seek the death penalty, the potential sentence is life with or without parole. Count 2–Felony Murder Causing the death of Cooper while committing cruelty to children in the first degree is punishable by life with or without parole. Count 3–Felony Murder Causing the death of Cooper while committing cruelty to children in the second degree is classified as a second degree murder charge. The sentence is 10 to…
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