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Family disappointed by plea deal in Tucson cyclist's death

TUCSON, Ariz. -- A local man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges stemming from a fatal stabbing of a cyclist. Michael Francisco, a local man from Tucson, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges related to a fatal stabbing of 44-year-old cyclist, Enrique Mercado. The guilty plea resolves three separate cases and Francisco faces up to 10.5 years in prison. The charges stem from an incident in September last year when Francisco fatally stabbed Mercado during a community bicycle ride. In addition to the manslaughter charge, Francisco pleaded guilty also to two charges relatedto his arrest. His sentencing is set for December 18 at 2 p.m. The victim's daughter, Paris Mercado, expressed disappointment over the potential sentence and frustration over the prison time.

Family disappointed by plea deal in Tucson cyclist's death

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TUCSON, Ariz. -- A local man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges stemming from a fatal stabbing of a cyclist.

Michael Francisco entered the guilty plea on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, reso... [2061 symbols]


주제: Cycling

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