Antonio Howard was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison Wednesday — wrapping up one of two cases in which he’s been charged with murder.

Multnomah County Circuit Judge Katharine von Ter Stegge accepted a no contest plea from Howard, 35, meaning he did not admit guilt but was nevertheless convicted of second-degree manslaughter under the terms of a plea deal.

Howard, known by his nickname “Breeze,” had faced a first-degree murder charge that carried a mandatory life sentence with the chance of parole in 30 years.

“Mr. Howard has entered a no contest plea to get the benefit of the bargain,” defense attorney Sara Foroshani said during the hearing.

The victim, 50-year-old Patrick Pruitt, had driven downtown to help a friend search for someone living on the streets around

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