Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in 2018 Boston Killing of Revere Father
A guilty verdict has finally been reached in the case of a young father whose life was brutally cut short by two men in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood seven years ago. Alexander Mervin, 22, was shot multiple times in January 2018 while cleaning out his car at a parking lot on Whittier Street. He died shortly after being transported to Boston Medical Center.
The victims' mother described the day of her son's death as "shattered beyond repair." She wrote a poignant statement expressing her heartbreak and grief, which was read aloud in court during the sentencing hearing. The mother's words revealed the profound impact the killing had on their family, including Mervin's young daughter, who will grow up without ever knowing the warmth of her father's hugs.
Two men, Jerion Moore and Nicholas Sicellon, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and carrying a firearm without a license in connection with Mervin's death. The two defendants initially faced trials but both ended in mistrials after jury members reported being deadlocked.
In the latest development, Judge Mary Ames has sentenced Moore and Sicellon to 15 years in state prison. Moore received a two-year sentence for carrying a firearm without a license, while Sicellon was given a two-and-a-half year sentence for the same charge.
The men have already spent more than seven years behind bars since their initial charges were brought against them. The court has also ruled that they should receive time for the sentences that had already been served, bringing an end to a long and arduous legal saga.
Mervin's mother expressed her gratitude for the guilty verdict and sentence, stating that while it would never bring her son back, she felt a sense of peace knowing that those responsible would face justice.
A guilty verdict has finally been reached in the case of a young father whose life was brutally cut short by two men in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood seven years ago. Alexander Mervin, 22, was shot multiple times in January 2018 while cleaning out his car at a parking lot on Whittier Street. He died shortly after being transported to Boston Medical Center.
The victims' mother described the day of her son's death as "shattered beyond repair." She wrote a poignant statement expressing her heartbreak and grief, which was read aloud in court during the sentencing hearing. The mother's words revealed the profound impact the killing had on their family, including Mervin's young daughter, who will grow up without ever knowing the warmth of her father's hugs.
Two men, Jerion Moore and Nicholas Sicellon, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and carrying a firearm without a license in connection with Mervin's death. The two defendants initially faced trials but both ended in mistrials after jury members reported being deadlocked.
In the latest development, Judge Mary Ames has sentenced Moore and Sicellon to 15 years in state prison. Moore received a two-year sentence for carrying a firearm without a license, while Sicellon was given a two-and-a-half year sentence for the same charge.
The men have already spent more than seven years behind bars since their initial charges were brought against them. The court has also ruled that they should receive time for the sentences that had already been served, bringing an end to a long and arduous legal saga.
Mervin's mother expressed her gratitude for the guilty verdict and sentence, stating that while it would never bring her son back, she felt a sense of peace knowing that those responsible would face justice.
its wild how time can go by and these guys are still serving prison time for their role in alex's death... 15 years might seem like a long sentence to some but considering the trauma alex's family went through, i think it's fair. it's not just about the crime itself but also the impact on the loved ones 
cant imagine how hard it must've been for mervin's daughter to grow up without her dad... anyway, glad justice was finally served and mervin's mom can find some closure 
this is all about how life can change in an instant... 22 yrs old, just trying to clean his car, & suddenly he's gone 
. It's crazy how much time these two guys have already wasted behind bars, but I guess the system finally caught up with them.
. And now that it's all over, Alex's mom can start to heal and move forward. At least she has closure, right? I just wish we could have done more to prevent this whole thing from happening in the first place 
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And they already spent half that time in prison, like, come on! It seems kinda harsh. But at the same time, I guess it's better than nothing, right? 
but at least his mom got some closure 
it's crazy how the law worked out this way I mean he got a second chance (or rather, they did) to reflect on what happened and now they'll have time to think about it in prison 
its been 7 years since the murder happened and now they're gonna serve another 15 years minimum for what they did 
. It's crazy how these guys got to spend over 7 years in already and now they're getting an extension 
. And can we talk about the sentencing? 2.5 years for carrying a firearm without a license? Like, what even is that? 
The victim's mom said it would never bring her son back, but at least these guys are being held accountable 
. I guess you could say justice has been served 
... now let's focus on keeping guns off the streets 
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. I guess when you're white and involved in a high-profile case, you get a more lenient sentence 
. Can we talk about how messed up that is?
It's not worth losing your freedom over. And to think they've been behind bars for already 7 years and still have another 5+ to go... what a waste of time and money 
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. its not about punishing ppl for their mistakes but ensuring that those who break laws face consequences 
. hoping this sentence brings some peace to Alexander's family 
. And then you gotta deal with all this back-and-forth, mistrials, appeals... it's just a nightmare. The system's broken, man. It's supposed to be about justice for the victims and their families, not some bureaucratic game where everyone wins except the victim. Just not right 
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