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Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for spitting on officers during arrest

A Black man was sentenced to 70 years in prison for spitting on officers during an arrest in Texas.

Larry Pearson, 36, was found guilty on two counts of harassment of a public servant stemming from a May 2022 incident when he was being arrested for domestic violence in Lubbock, Tex.

According to reports, the victim flagged down police officers and told them Pearson had hit her and was armed. The weapon was an airsoft gun, but the victim had visible facial injuries.

Prosecutor Jessica Gorman told news outlet Everything Lubbock that Pearson started spitting at officers after they told him to stop kicking the patrol car’s door. He continued spitting after arriving at a detention center.

Larry Pearson

Pearson’s defense attorney Jim Shaw argued for a lighter sentence and that the situation got “out of control” after a “simple misdemeanor.”

During closing arguments, Gorman asked the jury to “send a message” to Pearson, who faced a minimum of 25 years for previous convictions for aggravated robbery and continuous violence against family.

“You’re not going to get 70 years for something like this when you’ve never been in trouble before,” Gorman told Everything Lubbock.

“If you’re going to live the life of crime, you’re going to do that among other criminals [in prison],” she said during closing arguments.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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