Purvis will be on probation for 10 years
Updated: Tuesday, 20 Sep 2011, 3:25 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 20 Sep 2011, 3:25 PM EDT
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The woman charged in the shooting death of her husband plead guilty and was sentenced Tuesday.
Corey Boone Purvis, 34, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all 10 years suspended.
Purvis plead guilty to one count of felony involuntary manslaughter and will serve 10 years of probation for the crime.
Purvis was originally charged with murder and use of a firearm in the March 24, 2010 murder of her husband, John.
According to Amanda Howie, with the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney, Purvis is not allowed to contact her husband's family.
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