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Seattle man sentenced after overturned conviction in Bothell murder

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Jesse Randall Ackerman was sentenced to just over 10 years in prison for the murder of Ryan Osborne near Bothell in 2016. The incident occurred when Ackerman, under the influence of heroin, shot Osborne after he tapped on his car window. Initially sentenced to 19 years, Ackerman's conviction was overturned by the state Court of Appeals due to improper jury instructions on self-defense. In September 2020, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, which was facilitated by negotiations with prosecutors. This plea deal provided a more lenient sentence and spared the victim's family from reliving traumatic events in court.

The case raises important discussions about self-defense laws and the impact of drug use in violent incidents, reflecting the balance between justice for victims and the rights of the accused.

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