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By
D.C. Witness Staff
- September 3, 2019
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During a sentencing hearing Aug. 30, a murder defendant was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
Sean Hurd pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for his role in the fatal shooting of Antonio Bryant on the 3300 block of D Street, SE in June 2015. Bryant, 28, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Hurd was indicted on charges for first-degree murder and gun possession.
As part of that plea agreement, Hurd’s gun related charges were dropped, as well as a separate gun possession case. Hurd accepted the plea offer in May.
A counselor for the prosecution admitted that the strength of the case could have led to a hung jury.
Since Hurd was not convicted on any gun related charges, he will not be required to register as a gun offender.
The victim’s family was in the courtroom during the sentencing, but declined to give victim impact statements.