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 April 28, 2003

Contact: Lynn Kimbrough,

720-913-9025

 

 

MAN SENTENCED IN SON’S DEATH

 

Jamie Christian (DOB: 6-7-69) was sentenced today in connection with the death of his son, Zelan Christian, on December 4, 2002.  The baby was 10 months old when he died from a fatal blow to the abdomen.

 

Christian pleaded guilty in March to negligent child abuse resulting in death.  He was sentenced to 14 years in prison today when he appeared before Denver District Court Judge Morris Hoffman.

 

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*The filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual(s) committed a crime(s) under Colorado laws.  A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.  See Colo. RPC 3.6

 


 
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