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Romero’s case had ‘serious problems’
Albuquerque Journal ^ | June 4, 2015 | Mike Gallagher

Posted on 06/04/2015 9:57:25 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

The two main criminal cases against Andrew Romero that led to his plea bargain and release to the street earlier this year were in danger of falling apart when he pleaded guilty in front of District Judge Cristina Jaramillo in January, according to his former attorney and a spokeswoman for District Attorney Kari Brandenburg.

Romero, charged in the Memorial Day killing of Rio Rancho police officer Gregg Benner, was facing charges of narcotics trafficking, aggravated assault during the theft of gasoline from a convenience store and possession of a stolen vehicle. The charges were in three separate indictments and carried a potential prison sentence of 13 years.

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TOPICS: Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: nm; police; romero
“This was not a sweetheart plea.”

This must be another way of saying someone "acted stupidly."

1 posted on 06/04/2015 9:57:25 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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