Two get prison sentences for 2007 murder

YOUNGSTOWN — Two defendants in a North Side homicide that occurred two years ago were sentenced to prison today.

Tora Barnette, 21, of Upland Avenue, was sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in the death of David Clinkscale, 19, of Parkcliff Avenue, who was fatally shot in the back in a downstairs apartment in the 2300 block of Ohio Avenue.

Detectives said more than one person shot Clinkscale on Nov. 4, 2007.

Derrick Veal, 21, of Toledo, formerly of Youngstown, was sentenced to four years in prison.

The sentences can’t be appealed because they were agreed to by the prosecution and defense and adopted by the judge. Barnette and Veal will get credit for the 738 days they already have been jailed awaiting completion of their cases.

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