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Dorchester Teen Pleads Not Guilty to '09 Massachusetts Murder of Another Youth Outside YMCA

By Altman & Altman

19-year-old Sherman Badgett is being held without bail. The Dorchester teenager has pleaded not guilty to charges of Massachusetts assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, first-degree murder, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Badgett is accused of fatally shooting Aaron Brown, also 19, on August 29, 2009 outside the Dorchester YMCA. According to authorities Brown, Badgett, and Tyree Draughn, 18, became involved in dispute while at the YMCA dance. Draughn, who is charged with and has pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and accessory after the fact, allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at a group of people. The teenagers were ordered to leave the YMCA and that was when Badgett allegedly pulled out a gun and fired three shots...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on June 15, 2010 (boomark / email).