Former deputy sentenced in 2023 shooting death of girlfriend

A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala. Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.

OCALA, Fla. - A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.

Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.

The backstory:

Prosecutors said Boileau told investigators he was teaching Wright how to use a firearm when the two began pointing unlo

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