Jackson County judge vacates Gaege Bethune’s murder conviction
September 17, 2018
A Jackson County Judge vacated Gaege Bethune’s murder conviction for first-degree murder with aggravated battery in the death of SIU student Pravin Varughese, according to WSIL News.
The 12-person jury did not find Bethune guilty on the second charge noted – first-degree murder with an aggravated factor of robbery, as reported previously by the Daily Egyptian.
(See more: Bethune found guilty in 2014 death of SIU student)
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C Brock • Oct 2, 2021 at 1:08 am
Disgusting corrupt system! Clearly this guy is guilty! Give this family the justice they deserve!
CHIMA CHIMEZIE NNAEMEKA • May 9, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Am not surprised, racism is real.
If the scenario was reversed, pravin would have had 40 years in prison.
Am 100% optimistic that the freed convicted murderer would get his day in court, this time with a sincere and truthful judge.i have faith In justice, it can only be delayed, but not denied.
RACISM IS REAL.
David Wallerstein • Jun 11, 2019 at 2:25 am
This Judge should be arrested for allowing a Murderer to walk. I am sure it had nothing to do with Bethune’s white family and his father. The only confusion here is why a Judge allowed a Murderer to walk. I am truly sickened by this Judge and wish his name was mentioned so we can follow up with him instead of you.
Both the Murderer and the Judge protecting him should be arrested and placed in Jail! I am truly sickened to my stomach by a Judge that is supposedly here to follow the Law and protect us. Instead he releases a Murderer because he “decided”the wording was wrong. What a truly disgusting example of American Justice by a man who is supposed to uphold it. Arrest them both!!!