Appeals court affirms sentence in police officer's murder

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 15, 2008 at 5:27 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 15, 2008 at 5:33 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Court of Appeals Thursday affirmed the sentences of Jeffrey Finley, who is serving 55 years in prison for the murder of South Bend Cpl. Scott Severns and 10 years for attempted robbery.

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Finley had appealed his sentences on the grounds that his age, lack of criminal record and expression of remorse did not receive due weight as mitigating factors. He also argued that his sentences should have been imposed concurrently.

But a court of appeals, in a decision posted on the Indiana Court of Appeals Web site, found the sentences appropriate.

Finley was sentenced Sept. 26 in St. Joseph Superior Court.

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