Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza has been sentenced to 8 to 20 years in prison for the death of 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio. Mendoza, who had pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and possession of an instrument of crime, fatally shot Siderio in the back on March 1, 2022. During sentencing, Mendoza expressed sorrow and regret. The case was marked by discrepancies between Mendoza’s statements and surveillance footage, which contradicted his claim that Siderio had pointed a gun at him.
Ex-Philadelphia Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Unarmed 12-Year-Old in Back Sentenced to 8 to 20 Years
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