Attorney: Man convicted of 5-year-old’s rape, murder will appeal life sentence

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In a matter of months, the attorney for Jason Symonds will appeal his current sentencing before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

“Because Mr. Symonds was originally convicted by a jury trial, he has an absolute right to an appeal,” said attorney Alona Sharon.

At 16, Symonds was convicted for the 1994 rape and killing of 5-year-old Nicole VanNoty in Battle Creek…

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