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Montgomery Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Armed Robberies

Najari Denarka Mitchell received a 25-year federal prison sentence for a series of armed robberies in Alabama.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 26, 2026, 5:28 p.m. ETWritten Aug 26, 2026, 5:55 p.m. ET
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Najari Denarka Mitchell was on August 26, 2026, to 25 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release, according to waka.com. The sentencing took place in the . Mitchell faced multiple federal robbery and gun charges, including two counts of having a gun during and in relation to a federal crime of violence. According to waka.com, Mitchell committed four armed robberies targeting a cell phone store and three gas stations, and later partnered with Rayshon Frances Demonta Hall in three additional armed robberies and an attempted robbery. Hall was also named as a defendant in the case. The charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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