Two in Torture Case Get Maximum Terms , Burton, Brewster Pleaded Guilty for Roles: ; in Kidnapping, Assault; of Megan Williams

Charleston Daily Mail › March 14, 2008

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LOGAN - Tears and frustration marked the scene on the steps of the Logan County Courthouse after two women were convicted in the torture of a young black woman.

Though maximum sentences were given on Thursday, civil rights advocates and the victim's family complained that they felt betrayed by the local prosecutor.

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Two in Torture Case Get Maximum Terms , Burton, Brewster Pleaded Guilty for Roles: ; in Kidnapping, Assault; of Megan Williams

"I just believe he (prosecutor Brian Abraham) shouldn't have plea bargained with any of them," said Williams' mother, Carmen, after the sentencing. "She (Megan...

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