Alonso Bracey, ex coach convicted of molesting young boys may get new trial

Alonso Bracey
Alonso Bracey
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Former basketball coach at Barton Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois, Alonso Bracey, who was convicted in February of molesting 5 boys between the ages of 11 and 13 years old may get a new trial.

Reportedly, Bracey's lawyers say that the jury was too hasty in reaching a verdict, in their 5 hour long deliberations. He says they were rushed. Bracey was found guilty of raping 3 boys and assaulting 2 others.

The judge mentioned that he did not think the jury was rushed to reach their verdict, however he granted the delay of sentencing in order to prevent any possible appeal at a later date.

Update -- 06/17/2008
Bracey was sentenced to life in prison. The judge apparently expressed slight regret that he "had to" sentence a sex offender to life in prison, saying that in his entire career he has never done so. Well, good, theres a first for everything.
Posted by JailBeta Staff on 04.15.2008
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