ATLANTA - One of the men charged in the 2020 shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner has changed his plea.

Jerrion McKinney takes Alford plea

What we know:

Jerrion McKinney entered an Alford plea, a form of guilty plea in which the defendant maintains innocence but acknowledges that prosecutors have enough evidence to secure a conviction, to gang and firearm charges.

He was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years to serve.

Julian Conley heads to trial

What's next:

McKinney co-defendant, Julian Conley is scheduled to go to trial on Monday in Fulton County Superior Court. Judge Rachelle Carnesale will preside over the case, with proceedings set to start at 9 a.m.

As the legal process continues, Turner’s family is focusing on honoring her memory. A fundraiser reception for the Sec

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