{Madison, West Virginia}...Brandon Poe was in Boone County Circuit Court Thursday, hoping to persuade a judge to release him from prison. In 2005, then 17 year old Poe was arrested after police say he shot his uncle, Billy Hastings, in the face and then turning the gun on police. He also robbed two people at gunpoint, stole several cars, set a car on fire, and shot at police six times. But in court on Thursday, Hastings pleaded for his nephew's release from prison. Judge William Thompson ordered him back to prison. Poe will be eligible for parole in 2018. Thursday, October 18, 2012
Prison Release Denied
{Madison, West Virginia}...Brandon Poe was in Boone County Circuit Court Thursday, hoping to persuade a judge to release him from prison. In 2005, then 17 year old Poe was arrested after police say he shot his uncle, Billy Hastings, in the face and then turning the gun on police. He also robbed two people at gunpoint, stole several cars, set a car on fire, and shot at police six times. But in court on Thursday, Hastings pleaded for his nephew's release from prison. Judge William Thompson ordered him back to prison. Poe will be eligible for parole in 2018. 