Man sentenced in murder of New Britain teen

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Posted: Jan 3, 2018 / 09:13 PM EST / Updated: Jan 3, 2018 / 09:13 PM EST

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH)–A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty in the murder of a New Britain teen in 2014.

A judge sentenced Bryant Wilson to 55 years in prison on Wednesday. He was given 50 years for the murder, and five years for having a pistol without a permit.

Police said Wilson killed 19-year-old Cory Washington back in August of 2014.Original Story:Man charged with murder of New Britain teen

Wilson was also in prison on unrelated assault and firearm charges.

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