Manslaughter

Deadly Newburgh Stabbing Case Ends with Manslaughter Plea

Newburgh Homicide Case Sees Guilty Plea

**Newburgh, NY** – On Thursday, Cameron Williams, 26, from New Windsor, entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter in the First Degree in Orange County Court. This announcement was made by Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, who confirmed the plea agreement anticipates an 18-year prison sentence and five years of post-release supervision for Williams, with formal sentencing set for June 18.

Court documents and statements detailed the events of October 13, 2024, around 10:45 p.m. in Newburgh. Williams allegedly armed himself with several kitchen knives and fatally stabbed a man on West Parmenter Street. The Newburgh Police Department’s investigation subsequently identified Williams as the suspect, leading to his arrest.

During the plea hearing, Williams admitted to intending to inflict serious physical harm, resulting in the victim’s death. District Attorney Hoovler remarked on the crime’s violence and emphasized the importance of meaningful punishment while acknowledging the family’s pursuit of closure.

The prosecution team for the case comprises Senior Assistant District Attorney Christopher Kelly and Assistant District Attorney Kevin Sharp. The public is reminded that charges are merely allegations and the presumption of innocence

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Brooklyn Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Manslaughter

Brooklyn Man Receives 18-Year Sentence for Manslaughter

**Brooklyn, NY -** A Bedford-Stuyvesant resident has been sentenced to 18 years of incarceration for the fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man at a house party in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The announcement was made by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, who confirmed that both the defendant and a co-defendant pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges for the incident.

District Attorney Gonzalez emphasized the seriousness of the crime, stating the actions showed a disregard for life prevalent in gun violence. He reiterated the commitment of his office to pursue justice for victims of such acts and working towards a safer Brooklyn.

The defendant, Ahmed Morrison, 22, was sentenced to 18 years in prison with an additional five years of post-release supervision by Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jane Tully. He had entered a guilty plea on September 4. Co-defendant Unique Howell, 20, was sentenced to 17 years in prison with five years of post-release supervision following a guilty plea on February 23.

The incident occurred on February 6, 2020, when Morrison and Howell, armed with handguns, returned to a party at 32 Pulaski Street

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