People v. Cotton

The defendant, Lavelle Cotton, was charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm in connection with the death of Timothy Thigpen. Following a jury trial, the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 60 years for murder and 10 years for aggravated discharge of a firearm. The defendant appeals his convictions and sentences.

On appeal, the defendant raises the following issues: (1) whether Aaron Cotton’s testimony pursuant to a plea agreement denied the defendant due process; (2) whether the jury was improperly instructed on felony murder under the facts…