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    Judge: Man sentenced to prison for dragging Oakland baker to death during 2023 robbery

    2024-08-10

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    The man charged in the death of popular Oakland baker Jen Angel is headed to prison.

    On Friday, an Alameda County judge sentenced Ishmael Burch to seven years, as part of a plea bargain.

    The incident happened last year when Burch was driving a getaway car and an accomplice grabbed Angel's purse -- she tried to get it back, and was dragged some 50 feet. She died days later.

    RELATED: Friends of murdered Oakland baker call for alternatives to prison for alleged teen killer

    The sentencing comes despite the wishes of Angel's family and friends, who sought a restorative justice framework for the now 20-year old.

    They issued a statement Friday saying, "We know that Jen would not want someone involved in her death, whether complicit or not, to waste away in prison for decades, and we take some comfort in knowing Ishmael has a chance to repair some of the harm he has caused."

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    GIRL THAT DON'T PLAY
    08-12
    she was such a beautiful soul that didn't deserve this. I pray that her family will continuously live in peace remembering who she is, even in death 😢 ♥
    Chas
    08-11
    Murder someone while committing a felony. 7 yrs. It all needs to change.
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