Plea Deal Ends Case of Man Accused of Killing Waterford Toddler
Friday, 13 September 2024, 12:42
Plea Deal Concludes Case
Joseph Luke Maloney, 30, has been sentenced to six years in state prison after a plea deal reduced his charge from second-degree murder to voluntary manslaughter. The case revolved around the tragic death of a toddler, leaving a family heartbroken and seeking justice.
Details of the Sentencing
- Date of Sentencing: Tuesday, Sept. 10
- Original Charge: Second-degree murder
- Reduced Charge: Voluntary manslaughter
In a statement, the family remarked, ‘We don’t get our boy back,’ highlighting their unimaginable loss. Maloney is expected to be released in about a year, igniting debates about the plea deal's fairness.
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