CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A twice-convicted murderer is seeking a second chance at parole, arguing that a fairly new law applies to him.
Charles Pona was 18 years old when he murdered 17-year-old Hector Feliciano in 1999. A year later, he ordered the killing of a 15-year-old witness — Jennifer Rivera — who was set to testify against him in the 2000 trial.
Pona was convicted of both murders and ordered to serve two consecutive life sentences at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston…