A federal judge sentenced 'career criminal' Ruchell Gilbert to 16 years in prison for drug and firearm offenses for his role in the deadly Capitol Hill shootout after the 2023 Block Party.
A federal judge has sentenced Ruchell Gilbert, who prosecutors describe as a "career criminal," to 16 years in prison for drug and firearm offenses for his role in the deadly Capitol Hill shootout after the 2023 Block Party.Prosecutors painted Gilbert as a man who gave the illusion of rehabilitation while continuing his criminal activities. Assistant U.S.
Why would you take another family through what you suffered through?" Tina said.While Gilbert’s federal conviction earned him 16 years in prison, he has not been charged in Essence’s death. Lombardi explained that federal prosecutors typically don’t handle violent crimes unless tied to other federal charges. The case, therefore, falls under the jurisdiction of King County prosecutors.King County Prosecutors say the case has not been referred to them by the Seattle Police Department.
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