MACON, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia man who pleaded guilty to two armed robberies says he committed the crimes to get money for school.
The Macon Telegraph reports 28-year-old Javar Rashard Haywood was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison and 15 years of probation. Haywood pleaded guilty to robbing a gas station and a Waffle House on July 4, 2018.
Judge Howard Simms asked Haywood in court what he wanted the money for. Haywood replied that he needed $200 to get his GED diploma.
A gas station clerk was slightly wounded when Haywood shot at him through bulletproof glass. Haywood held a Waffle House waitress at gunpoint to get money from the register.
Prosecutor Sandra Matson says Haywood could’ve ended up with consecutive life sentences if he hadn’t struck the plea deal.
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Information from: The Telegraph, http://www.macontelegraph.com
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