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Justice For Eric Bratton

Justice For Eric Bratton

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 5 months ago
ERIC DANIEL BRATTON’s LEGAL DEFENSE FUND If Eric Bratton would have shot two black youths in the leg at the Landing Shopping center instead of the Independence Shopping Center would he have received a 64-year sentence? Those are the sentiments of Eric Bratton’s family members who contend that racism played a central role in the sentencing phase and prosecution of his trial. Eric Bratton’s family members do not argue the fact that his actions do warrant time in prison. However, what is being questioned is the 64-year sentence that was imposed for two counts of assault, seven years each and two counts of armed criminal action of 25 years each to be served consecutive in a fight that occurred at the Independence Shopping center on January 14, 2012. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital within 24-hours after the incident. No one was murdered but the Judge in this case treated the case as though someone was killed. We are saying “Let the Time fit the CRIME!” If you believe the 64-year sentence was unjust and Eric deserves a new trial please sign the petition and pass it on. Also, the family is accepting donations for Eric’s Legal Defense for the appeal that was filed in April 2013. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation please go to: www.EricBrattonLegalDefenseFund.myevent.com any amount would be greatly appreciated in hopes that this wrong will be made right. Personal, and cashier checks for monetary donations will be accepted at: U.S. Bank c/o Eric Bratton’s Legal Defense Fund 120 West 12th Street Kansas City, MO 64105 If you would like to volunteer at upcoming events in Kansas City, MO, or would like to receive weekly updates from the meetings being held at a family member’s home. Send your correspondence to: [email protected] The Family, Friends, and Supporters of Eric Bratton thank you for your Support and Prayers. Signed the Family, Friends, and Supporters of Eric Bratton.

Updates

April 20, 2021

The momentum is incredible. This shows how many people recognize that the sentence does not fit the crime.

Reached 100 supporters

April 20, 2021

19 Comments

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Diego garcia
4 years ago Featured

This is a injustice sentence he didn’t Murder Dylan Yates or his gif this is way out of line

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Stysha Youngblood
6 years ago Featured

let the time fit the Crime. I actually have family in prison for murder and their not serving that much time.

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Darius Moore
9 years ago Featured

We can all agree that Eric was wrong. But the sentence that was handed down was WAY TOO INTENSE. There are guys in jail right now for double homicide who are serving less time and possibility of parole. Im not trying to make this a race thing or play the race card, but I do believe that it did have an effect on the decision of sentencing. In Missouri Armed Criminal Action does not carry a maximum sentence And for the judge to give him 25 years on both counts was insane and not right. The jury even downgraded one of the charges from 1st degree assault to second. And recommended 7 years, but the judge totally ignored it and did what he wanted. I hope there is an appeal in this.

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Dawn Johanson
9 years ago Featured

The sentence is more than unjust. True, the situation could have been handled better, but this is a sentence for a murderer. Not a young man who made a mistake that was non lethal.

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Ciara Debarge
10 years ago Featured

Eric Is a good friend of mine, I hate that this happened to him, when he has never had a criminal record Or any Past Criminal History, but the young white male had an extensive criminal record and he was also the one whom shot at Eric first.

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ginger sims
12 years ago Featured

I can't believe they gave him 64 years and not one person died!!! Our judicial system is outrageously unfair. How does the system get away with this madness!!

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taya
1 year ago

years of rehabilitation should be taken into consideration

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Shel rubin
1 year ago

Free him He don’t deserve that much time praying