Mayor Scott Statement on Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jason Billingsley

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Brandon M. Scott
Mayor,
Baltimore City
250 City Hall - Baltimore Maryland 21202
(410) 396-3835 - Fax: (410) 576-9425

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Mayor Scott Statement on Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jason Billingsley

BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, August 30, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the guilty pleas and sentencing of Jason Billingsley.

"Today, justice has been served for Jason Billingsley's heinous crimes. He should have never been released in the manner he was, and his victims paid the price when he decided to take advantage of that to further terrorize our city. It is my sincere hope that his admission and the court's rightful decision to put him away for life, multiple times over, will bring a small amount of peace to Pava LaPere's family, and to April Hurley and Jonte Gilmore. Healing from his crimes, which profoundly impacted our entire city, will be a lifetime endeavor - but I want the LaPere family and April and Jonte to know that our entire City will always stand with you, always ready to wrap our arms around you with whatever support you need."

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