State appeals judge’s four-year sentence for murder accused

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October 13, 2025

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State appeals judge’s four-year sentence for murder accused

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JENSEN LA VENDE

The State has appealed a High Court judge’s decision to sentence a man to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty felony murder.

Rasheed Mustafa was sentenced to a total of 38 years in prison but will serve four years and 11 months after deductions and time served were taken into account. He will be released before his 30th birthday.

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