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Barton concluded by thanking President Trump “for pushing back and stepping up on behalf of the good, law-abiding people here.”

Zimmerman sentenced to over 50 years after escape and crime spree

A fugitive whose dramatic escape from the DeSoto County Courthouse last year made national headlines has been sentenced.

Both cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Ben Weathers with support from the Hernando and Olive Branch Police Departments.

Rivero remains in custody and still faces prosecution in other jurisdictions for additional crimes.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Michael Steele. The investigation was led by the Southaven Police Department.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Steven Jubera.

He is being held in the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center in Hernando.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact the District Attorney’s Office.

Woodley sentenced to up to 35 years on charges.

Some reaction comes out on the results of the legislative special session.