Former Philadelphia homicide detective sentenced to over 2 years in connection with a wrongful murder conviction
Former detective James Pitts was sentenced to serve at least 2 and a half years after being accused of roughing up a suspect to coerce a false confession in a 2010 murder case.
Former Philadelphia homicide detective sentenced for forcing false murder confession, lying in court
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A former Philadelphia homicide detective has been sentenced to 32 to 64 months in prison for assaulting a suspect to obtain a confession and then lying about it in court. It resulted in Onyiah confessing to the robbery and murder of William Glatz at a jewelry store, which he did not commit.
Former Philly detective sentenced to at least 2 1/2 years in prison for coercing confession in 2010 homicide case
James Pitts, 54, used 'unlawful force' during interrogation of man who spent 11 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, district attorney says.
Former Philadelphia homicide detective James Pitts sentenced to over 2 years
A former Philadelphia homicide detective, convicted of lying under oath, was sentenced to prison, the District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday. The former homicide detective was accused of roughing up a suspect to coerce a false confession.
Former Philadelphia homicide detective sentenced for perjury, obstruction of justice
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of
Live: Philly DA to talk sentencing for ex-cop who lied to wrongfully convict man
Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner is expected to discuss the sentencing of former police officer, James Pitts, who was found guilty of violently coercing a false murder confession out of a man in 2010.
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