FAMM to State Attorney: “Leave Ronald Thompson Alone”

After Court Grants Disabled Vet New Trial, Sentencing Group Urges State to Dismiss CaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 26, 2012Contact: Monica Pratt Raffanel, media@famm.org GAINESVILLE, FL – FAMM Florida Project Director Greg Newburn today said he hopes that today’s decision by Judge John H. Lester to grant Ronald Thompson a new trial and remain free pending trial will convince state prosecutors to dismiss the case against the 65-year-old, fully disabled veteran. Thompson was sentenced in 2010 to serve 20 years under Florida’s 10-20-Life gun law. FAMM learned of Mr. Thompson’s unjust