Homeless man convicted in death of off-duty Chicago cop sentenced to 65 years in prison
Man convicted in 2019 death of off-duty officer sentenced to 65 years.
Stay updated with breaking news from Jovan Battle. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Man convicted in 2019 death of off-duty officer sentenced to 65 years.
March 10, 2021 CHICAGO (AP) – A 65-year prison sentence has been handed a homeless man for the 2019 murder of an off-duty Chicago police officer. Before Jovan Battle was sentenced Tuesday, he apologized to Officer John Rivera’s family. In sentencing, the 34-year-old Battle, Cook County Circuit Judge Michael Clancy said although he didn’t fire the gun, he played a key role in the murder by pointing out Rivera’s car to Menelik Jackson and Jaquan Washington. They allegedly brawled with several Latino men and were on the lookout for their rivals when Battle pointed out Rivera’s auto...
One of the men charged in the killing of off-duty Chicago Police Officer John Rivera has been sentenced to 65 years in prison.
In an update to the Chicago police Officer John Rivera murder case, Jovan Battle was sentenced to 65 years for his involvement in the deadly River North shooting.