GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – 35-year-old Kamron Zaheri became one of the first defendants in Galveston County to be charged with fentanyl related murder.
Zaheri pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Wade Potter.
What they’re saying:
“I would like people to remember Wade for the 13 years he fought to be sober,” said his girlfriend, Brandi McKnight. “Not for the end of his life.”
Last Friday, Zaheri entered his guilty plea to Galveston County 212th Court Judge Patricia Grady. The DA’s office recommended a 25-year prison term. But Judge Grady gave the admitted killer a huge break.
Zaheri was sentenced to 180 days in jail and deferred adjudication, which means if he successfully completes his 10 years of probation, he will have no final conviction.
“It’s an injustice to Wade, my family and all the others who will be dealing with this in the future,” Brandi said.
Dig deeper:
While judges are prohibited to giving murder defendants probation, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure states judges can give deferred probation if the defendant did not cause the death, did not intend to kill or did not anticipate a life would be taken.
Still, McKnight is asking the State Attorney’s office to investigate.
What’s next:
Zaheri will learn the conditions of his probation on Friday, March 20.
The Source: FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with Wade Potter’s girlfriend, Brandi McKnight.
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