The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that 27-year-old Khalif Miller told a federal judge Monday he was sorry for his actions, which prosecutors described as throwing papers into a burning cruiser.
Hundreds of Philadelphians came out to protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. While many protesters were peaceful, others lit cars on fire, vandalized the statue of former mayor Frank Rizzo and looted shops. Julia Hatmaker | [email protected] — A man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison in a police car set on fire outside Philadelphia’s City Hall during 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd.
Khalif Miller, 27, told a federal judge Monday he was sorry for his actions, which prosecutors described as throwing papers into a burning cruiser, The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts.
Miller had earlier criticized the case against him but said Monday he now believes his behavior may have detracted from his aim of advocating for a larger role for mental health professionals in law enforcement.Trial is scheduled later this month for a co-defendant, Anthony Smith, a well-known west Philadelphia activist.
Two other defendants who pleaded guilty to setting fire to cars during the demonstration have been sentenced to shorter terms — Ayoub Tabri, of Arlington, Virginia to 364 days and Lore-Elisabeth Blumenthal of Jenkintown to 2½ years. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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