Austin police officer Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison for fatal shooting
State District Judge Dayna Blazey imposed the sentence. Taylor's attorneys had asked for probation but legal experts said state law wouldn't allow it.
Austin police officer Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years for fatal on-duty shooting in 2019
Taylor was convicted in October of deadly conduct for killing Mauris DeSilva. It was the first conviction of an on-duty officer in the department's modern history. He has appealed.
Austin police officer released on bond after appealing prison sentence
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police officer Christopher Taylor has been sentenced to two years for the deadly shooting of Mauris DeSilva in 2019. Taylor is believed to the first officer ever convicted in Travis County for an on-duty fatal shooting and the first to face a potential prison sentence.
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Christopher Taylor, an APD officer, was sentenced to 2 years in prison on a deadly conduct charge
Judge Dayna Blazey has sentenced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor to two-years in prison in his conduct case. He is out on an appellate bond and not in custody.
What's next for Christopher Taylor after being sentenced to prison?
Gov. Greg Abbott has not discussed the decision but has stated he disagrees with District Attorney José Garza on prosecuting police officers.
Judge decides on 2-year prison sentence for Austin police officer in deadly conduct case
Read more <a href=" Judge Dayna Blazey has announced Austin police officer Christopher Taylor will receive a two-year prison sentence in Taylor’s deadly conduct case.
Christopher Taylor sentenced to 2 years in prison following guilty verdict
In October, a jury found Taylor guilty of deadly conduct after he shot and killed Mauris DeSilva while on duty in 2019. BREAKING: Travis County Judge Blazey has sentenced Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor to 2 years in prison for the shooting death of Mauris DeSilva.
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