who pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with the 2020 murder,<\/a> addressed the court before his sentencing, expressing remorse.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\u201cEven though the Jackson family isn\u2019t here in court today, I would like to sincerely apologize for my unforgivable actions, although there\u2019s no apology that amounts to the takings of one\u2019s life,\u201d Walker said. \u201cAlso, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my family for the pain and embarrassment that they have endured over the last five years, as well as an apology to my community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Walker was sentenced to nine years for the primary charge plus an additional 20 years for firearm enhancements. Two other six-year sentences will run concurrently, keeping his total sentence at 29 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walker\u2019s defense requested that fines be waived due to his indigent status, but the court imposed a restitution fine of $1,000, which will be stayed pending his successful completion of parole.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I take responsibility for my dreadful partake in these crimes, and as I begin my road to rehabilitation, I assure you that I will steer clear from negative behavior. Thank you,\u201d Walker said.<\/p>\n
A 20-year-old defendant, who was 15 at the time of the crime, admitted to first-degree murder and home-invasion robbery in juvenile court. Another defendant, 17 at the time, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and home-invasion robbery.<\/p>\n
The fourth individual charged reached a settlement and was placed in a post-conviction juvenile housing facility. While Pop Smoke\u2019s family skipped the sentencing, Pop Smoke\u2019s mother issued a statement earlier this month.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s over for everybody except for me,\u201d Jackson stated. \u201cThis never ends for me. And that\u2019s unfair. I appreciate they got justice to the fullest extent of the law\u2026but my life doesn\u2019t change. I still don\u2019t have my son.\u201d<\/p>\n