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February 10, 2023

Joshua Jacob Butler Sentencing (1)

Joshua Butler Pleads No Contest to Voluntary Manslaughter

NO CONTEST
 
Today Joshua Butler pled no contest to Voluntary Manslaughter for the shooting death of Nelson Gallegos. Gallegos was fatally shot in 2021 during a road rage incident in Albuquerque. There was a small child inside his car when the crime happened.
 
Butler will serve 4 years in prison, followed by 5 years of probation.
 
The victim’s family members were in agreement with the plea.
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