Michigan Man Gets 5-15 Years For Killing Brother Who Was Accused Of Cheating In Poker GameShooter Pleaded No Contest To Involuntary Manslaughter |
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A man in Flint, Michigan has received 5-15 years for involuntary manslaughter in the death of his brother, which stemmed from cheating allegations in their home poker game.
According to mlive.com, 45-year-old Andre Lamar Moore will spend at least seven years in prison after pleading no contest for the Oct. 2013 crime. Participants in the game caught Moore’s brother cheating and the game was ended. Later, a confrontation between the Moore brothers resulted in the death of Jeffery Bernard Moore.
Andre Moore’s lawyer claimed that the shooting was in self-defense. According to the lawyer, a struggle ensued and that it resulted in the tragedy. Moore was originally charged with open murder.
“Liquor, card games and guns don’t mix,” attorney Michael Ewing reportedly said.
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