State v. Thomas, 127 Wn.App. 1004 (2005)

Outcome: murder convicton reversed

Description: A young man was convicted of second degree murder for his involvement in the Pioneer Square 2001 Mardi Gras riot. His murder conviction was reversed because his conduct constituted manslaughter not second degree murder. The defendant subsequently pleaded guilty to manslaughter which resulted in a 5 year reduction of his sentence