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Leroy Gomez Acquitted Of Escape
posted (January 27, 2014)
26 year-old Leroy Gomez, who is currently serving a 15-year sentence dodged more jail time after he was able to beat an escape charge which was brought against him.

A jury of 9 heard his case where it was alleged that on August 27, 2011 he escaped from Police Constable Jarcel Savery while being detained at the Mahogany Police Station.

During that time, he was wanted in connection to rape and robbery. Savery told the court that he handcuffed Gomez, and while he was making a call Gomez escaped from custody. He says that when he returned, he saw Gomez running down Oleander Street. He fired warning shots in the air but Gomez made haste. He was caught 3 days later.

Gomez, who was unrepresented, chose to remain silent, but called an alibi witness on his behalf.

After deliberating for 1 hour and 18 minutes, the jury found him not guilty of the charge. Gomez is serving a 15 year sentence for rape and robbery. Viewers may remember that he was convicted of those charges, but he appeal, and had a retrial. He was convicted a second time, and he appealed again. That appeal was dismissed, so his conviction and 15-year sentence have been affirmed.

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