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Sentencing Sparks Court Brawl Over Involuntary Manslaughter Case

2/26/2026

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On February 25, 2026, Latrelle Rogers (the defendant), 20, was sentenced to 12 to 17½ years for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington.
The sentencing sparked a heated argument between families that escalated into a brawl, disrupting court proceedings.
Judge Christopher McDowell reported multiple arrests and the courthouse's temporary closure.
Arrington's mother expressed anguish, saying her son was shot five times while fleeing.

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On February 25, 2026, Latrelle Rogers (the defendant), 20, was sentenced to 12 to 17½ years for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Edwin 'Myzell' Arrington.
The sentencing sparked a heated argument between families that escalated into a brawl, disrupting court proceedings.
Judge Christopher McDowell reported multiple arrests and the courthouse's temporary closure.
Arrington's mother expressed anguish, saying her son was shot five times while fleeing.