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State of Georgia v. Victoria Rickman

Date: 09-02-2017

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Judge: Courtney L. Johnson

Court: DeKalb County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Sheila Ross

Defendant's Attorney: Amanda Clark Palmer

Description:
Decatur, GA - Jury Convicts Woman of Murder For Shooting Ex-boyfriend In the Back Ten Times



The State of Georgia charged Victoria Rickman with first-degree murder for shooting her ex-boyfriend, Will Carter, in the back ten times.



The Defendant claimed self defense and that her boyfriend was raping her and that she took the gun from her nightstand table to shoot hm.



The State claimed that Rickman shot Carter because he would not a battery charge that she filed against her.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of Georgia v. Victoria Rickman?

The outcome was: Guilty

Which court heard State of Georgia v. Victoria Rickman?

This case was heard in DeKalb County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Courtney L. Johnson.

Who were the attorneys in State of Georgia v. Victoria Rickman?

Plaintiff's attorney: Sheila Ross. Defendant's attorney: Amanda Clark Palmer.

When was State of Georgia v. Victoria Rickman decided?

This case was decided on September 2, 2017.