""There's no excuse for what I've done," he said. "I pray for Mr. Polk's family and ask for forgiveness every day of my life.""
"The residence was a gathering place for Jhan's extended family - her sister, Starr Gul, and the three children she had with Polk were often present."
"Defense attorneys said during the trial that Polk had come to the home the night before the shooting and banged on the door. Epps turned him away."
Kevin Epps, a filmmaker and journalist, was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for the voluntary manslaughter of his former brother-in-law, Marcus Polk. Epps expressed remorse during the sentencing, stating there is no excuse for his actions and praying for forgiveness. The incident occurred during an altercation at his family's home, where Polk had been visiting his children. The judge did not consider Epps' prior burglary conviction as a strike, which could have increased his sentence.
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