Memphis, TN – The chilling specter of a 2002 attempted robbery and murder case looms large once more as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a staggering 50-year federal prison sentence for Louis Holloway, 44.
Holloway had been charged in connection with the armed attack on University of Memphis student John Stambaugh, who was gunned down during a pizza delivery in Cooper-Young neighborhood. Today’s affirmation comes after a rigorous appeal process that has seen Holloway’s original life sentence vacated and resentenced to 50 years.
The appeals court held that the sentence was reasonable, considering the heinous nature of the crime and Holloway’s extensive criminal record. The Memphis Police Department played a pivotal role in the investigation, leading to Holloway’s initial charges of attempted robbery and gun crimes.
In 2008, a jury found Holloway guilty of attempted robbery, discharging a firearm during the commission of that crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The life sentence imposed at that time was later vacated due to legislative changes. Following the resentencing hearing, United States District Judge Samuel H. Mays sentenced Holloway to 50 years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release.
Assistant United States Attorney Tony Arvin and AUSA Naya Bedini represented the government in the district court and throughout the post-conviction phase. The sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences faced by those who perpetrate violent crimes against innocent victims.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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