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December 2016 Former East Point Police Sgt. Marcus Eberhart was found guilty of all counts, which included felony murder and aggravated assault. His colleague, former Police Cpl. Howard Weems, was also convicted in Towns’ death and sentenced to five years in prison, with 18 months to serve.
According to the news station, Weems was found not guilty of felony murder and not guilty of aggravated assault, but was convicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and violation of oath of office. However, according to 11Alive, Weems will be allowed to be with his family for the holidays, having been ordered to return to court on Jan. 2 to begin his sentence.