Raphel Cherry
Raphel Jerome Cherry (born December 19, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.
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| Born: | December 19, 1961 Little Rock, Arkansas |
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| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| College | Hawaii |
| NFL draft | 1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122 |
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| 1985 | Washington Redskins |
| 1987–1988 | Detroit Lions |
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In 1999, Cherry was convicted of first degree murder in the death of his wife. He was initially sentenced to life imprisonment,[1] but upon appeal of his conviction, his sentenced was reduced to 30 years. Cherry's estimated release date is January 9, 2029.[2]
Raphel Cherry | |
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| Born | December 19, 1961 Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated at the Cummins Unit near Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
| Spouse(s) | Jerri Cherry (Deceased) |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Conviction(s) | Murder - First Degree (Arkansas) |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment, reduced to 360 months imprisonment upon appeal |
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