- In 2018, Shawn Birchfield-Finn and Raul Jimenez took part in a “Silent Sam” protest where the statue was yanked off of the pedestal.
- In 2019, the two were found guilty of injury to real property, personal property, disorderly conduct and riot.
- Now, the two have been dismissed of their charges due to “more serious trials” in the backlog amid the pandemic.
"...Birchfield-Finn and Jimenez faced 24 hours in jail, 18 months probation, and a $500 fine.
Both turned to the Superior Court to appeal the convictions and sought a jury trial.
However, District Attorney Jim Woodall said there were “more serious trials” in the backlog due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that they must “prioritize cases.”...Read all.
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