RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The man accused of killing 27-year-old Jacob Baldwin in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition pleaded guilty in court on Monday.

On Monday, October 20, Nico Rivera appeared in Richmond Circuit Court. He was originally charged with second degree murder after a verbal altercation with Baldwin in Scott’s Addition in October 2024.

During the altercation, Rivera punched Baldwin, knocking him onto the ground and causing the back of his head to hit the pavement. Baldwin died at the hospital days later.

Rivera pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter as part of a judge-approved plea agreement that would reduce his sentence.

“This decision was our client’s, and I think it demonstrates his remorse and how terrible he feels,” said Emilee Hasbrouck, Rivera’s defense attorney.

“Mr.

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