South Bend brothers sentenced for attempting to rob retired cop
Posted: May 10, 2012 9:06 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 12:27 AM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- There was an emotional scene inside of the St. Joseph County courthouse, where two brothers learned their fate on Thursday.
A judge sentenced both Presley and Prescott Brown. The brothers are charged with attempting to rob Lt. John Collins at his home last November.
Prescott Brown received a jail sentence of eight years for attempted battery, assisting a criminaland marijuana possession.
Presley Brown received a six-year sentence for criminal recklessness and pointing a gun.
The brothers apologized and the 28-year police veteran said he forgave the men, but cannot forget their actions.
A third suspect is scheduled for a trial date later this month.