California Law Reduces Sentence for Janessa Ramirez’s Killer by Several Years
FRESNO, Calif. – Brian Cooks, the man who was convicted of the killing of nine-year-old Janessa Ramirez, recently had his sentence reduced by several years. Six years ago, Cooks was sentenced to spend 21 years in prison for manslaughter. However, after petitioning for a re-sentencing under a new California law, Cooks found himself back in court to face the emotional statements of Janessa’s loved ones. During the court proceedings, Janessa’s grandmother, Victoria Posas, expressed her …