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A Jersey City man accused of murdering a teen by throwing him into the Hudson River was acquitted this afternoon of all counts.
Albert Robinson, 26, was found not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and reckless manslaughter. Jermaine Williams died on June 5, 2010, after a large-scale fight on the Hudson River walkway in Downtown Jersey City.
Robinson's cousin, Joshua Robinson, 34, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter. Albert Robinson was accused of throwing Williams into the river after the 17-year-old had been shot by Joshua Robinson.
Supporters of Albert Robinson inside the courtroom stood and cheered loudly at the verdict as Robinson clapped his hands at the defense table and began sobbing into his hands.
"This has been very traumatic, but I finally feel free," said Albert Robinson's godmother.
Albert Robinson's sister, Querida Lucas, said "Now he can be free and go home to his children." Lucas said Robinson has three daughters and a son, ranging in ages from 3 to 7 years old.
But Robinson won't be going home. After the verdict was read, he was handcuffed and led away to continue serving a 5-year sentence for possession of a handgun by a felon in an unrelated matter.
The 26-year-old, who smiled as he left the courtroom, is scheduled be released next June.
A Jersey City man accused of murdering a teen by throwing him into the Hudson River was acquitted this afternoon of all counts.
Albert Robinson, 26, was found not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and reckless manslaughter. Jermaine Williams died on June 5, 2010, after a large-scale fight on the Hudson River walkway in Downtown Jersey City.
Robinson's cousin, Joshua Robinson, 34, pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter. Albert Robinson was accused of throwing Williams into the river after the 17-year-old had been shot by Joshua Robinson.
Supporters of Albert Robinson inside the courtroom stood and cheered loudly at the verdict as Robinson clapped his hands at the defense table and began sobbing into his hands.
"This has been very traumatic, but I finally feel free," said Albert Robinson's godmother.
Albert Robinson's sister, Querida Lucas, said "Now he can be free and go home to his children." Lucas said Robinson has three daughters and a son, ranging in ages from 3 to 7 years old.
But Robinson won't be going home. After the verdict was read, he was handcuffed and led away to continue serving a 5-year sentence for possession of a handgun by a felon in an unrelated matter.
The 26-year-old, who smiled as he left the courtroom, is scheduled be released next June.