Video: Jiyaad Copeland interview
Jiyaad Copeland, 19, was sentenced to 3 years, 4 months in the Lino Lakes prison after he shot at someone and was arrested for possession of a firearm.
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Jiyaad Copeland is currently serving a 40-month sentence in Lino Lakes prison for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. In an interview with MPR News, the 19-year-old from Minneapolis reflected on his past and what led him to his crime.
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