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Jury to weigh punishment for Mariano Rendon after nightclub shooting; prosecutors seek 12 years
Summary
A Bexar County jury began the punishment phase for Mariano Rendon, convicted of aggravated assault in a July 20, 2023, shooting outside Joe's Volcano. Prosecutors asked for a 12-year prison term; the defense urged a shorter sentence or probation and called multiple character witnesses.
SAN ANTONIO — A jury on Friday began deciding punishment for Mariano Rendon, convicted of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in connection with a July 20, 2023, shooting outside Joe's Volcano in San Antonio.
Prosecutors told jurors the conduct showed a pattern of dangerous behavior and asked them to impose a 12-year prison term. The defense urged a shorter prison term or probation and presented a string of character witnesses who said Rendon, known locally as “JR,” helps neighbors and employees and has been active in community and charitable work.
The case (2024 C R 2338 B) was called before Judge Stephanie Boyd of the 187th District Court. Judge Boyd instructed the jury on the applicable punishment range for aggravated assault — two to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice plus an optional fine up to $10,000 — and on the narrow circumstances in which the jury may recommend community supervision if the sentence does not exceed 10…
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