Jeffrey Nelson was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Jesse Sarey. A judge denied a motion for a new trial on Friday.
KENT, Wash. — An Auburn police officer who was convicted of murder will not receive a new trial, according to a judge ruling on Friday.
Judge Nicole Gaines Phelps denied the defense’s two motions, one of which sought a new trial and another motion seeking the court recuse from the new trial, if approved.
Nelson will be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2025.
Jeffrey Nelson was convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of Jesse Sarey
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