Putman Jailed 35 Months for Probation Violation

0:00This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. An Edoa County judge ordered Tony Putman to serve 35 months in jail after revoking his probation on burglary and theft charges from two. 1022 The original sentence had been suspended in favor of probation, but the court found he violated those terms during a hearing this week. Putman's lawyer requested credit for time he served in jail on unrelated charges, including a prior murder conviction. Prosecutors argued that period did not apply to this case, and the judge agreed, requiring the full term without reductions. The ruling connects to Putman's involvement in the 2018 murder of 26-year-old Kelsey Williams and Calhoun County. He recently finished a prison part of that 20-year split sentence, and was transferred directly to County jail on this hold. Kelsey's family expressed relief over the decision, noting it keeps Putman locked up even of shorter than his remaining 15 years of probation. From the murder case, they had hoped for accountability on these separate charges.

1:03Meanwhile, the family continues pushing Alabama lawmakers for tougher sentencing on violent crimes, seeing this outcome as partial justice while. Putman stays behind bars. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. What is cooler than cool, a pillow that plays your sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM