Alleged Attempted Murderer Awaits Decision for Possible Release

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A Baltimore man convicted of attempted second-degree murder awaits possible release after a status hearing before Baltimore City Court Circuit Judge Sylvester B. Cox on Aug. 27.

Isaac Jennings, 39, was charged for attempted second-degree murder and handgun use in committing crime in connection to an incident on May 2, 2003. The defendant was tried for his crime and found guilty on both counts.

Although Jennings did not shoot anyone, he said on Friday, he took full responsibility for what happened to both of the victims. One of the victim’s family was present during the hearing; however, the prosecutor said the other victim and his family were difficult to locate.

According to the prosecutor, and one of the victim’s family members, the shooting blinded the victim and left him paralyzed from the waist down. It was reported that he has bullet fragments in his head and left eye, three bullets in his back, in addition to having his right eye removed.

During the hearing, his family said he is always in constant pain and had difficulty sleeping for three to four years following the incident.

The defendant and his defense attorney, Norman Handwerger, said Jennings received accolades from correctional officers and a close relative for being a model citizen while in prison. Jennings also has a full-time job and is helpful to other inmates, while also sending money to family when possible.

As of Friday, the court had yet to make a decision in regards to Jennings’ potential release. Judge Cox said he will make a decision after he has had enough time to review all the documents and statements.