ALBANY, N.Y. – An Albany man has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the 2015 shooting death of another man. Jaushi’ir Weaver was found guilty of second-degree murder in September and was sentenced for the crime. The incident took place near Lark Street and Sheridan Avenue.

Weaver had been previously convicted of murder in 2016, but the ruling was overturned earlier this year by the New York State Supreme Court due to the judge’s failure to properly instruct the jury. This led to a retrial, resulting in Weaver being sentenced following his second conviction.

In addition to the murder charge, Weaver is also serving a 15-year sentence for criminal possession of a weapon, with both sentences running concurrently. The case has received significant attention due to the controversial nature of the original conviction and subsequent retrial.

Courtney Yates, the victim of the shooting, was 25 years old at the time of his death. The outcome of the retrial has brought closure to his family and friends, who have been awaiting justice for the tragic loss they experienced.

Weaver’s sentencing marks the conclusion of a lengthy legal process, with the final ruling laying to rest a case that has been the subject of much scrutiny and public interest in the Albany area. The criminal justice system’s handling of this high-profile case has sparked debate and raised questions around accountability and the fair administration of justice within the community.