A 44-year-old Houston man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday for the death of his estranged wife's friend in 2018.Godson Olayiwola Akran will have to serve 45 years in prison after being convicted for the murder of Taofeek Anifata, a friend of his estranged wife following an argument at his wife's home in Katy.According to Chief Domestic Violence Prosecutor Sunni Mitchell, on Aug.
Prosecutor Sunni Mitchell emphasized the jury's decision as a firm stance against such violent behavior, reflecting their unanimous agreement on a 45-year prison term. "Akran claimed self-defense, but the jury’s decision to convict him after an hour of deliberation effectively rejected that claim. And taking the same amount of time to decide a punishment of 45 years – that’s a solid statement against this kind of behavior.
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