A man convicted in the 2020 killing of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson walked free on Oct. 17 after serving four and a half years of a 12-year sentence.
Matthew Hall was the getaway driver and convicted of accessory to a felony in the case that shocked the Tulsa community and left lasting scars on the police department.
“It’s a tough day for a lot of us because we are all reeling from the news and having to deal with this situation. Here’s a guy that should still be in prison,” said Lt. Pat Harker of the Tulsa Police Department.
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