Carney Sentenced to More Than 28 Years in Prison

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Marine was sentenced today to 28 years and eight months to life in state prison in a secluded area of San Clemente over a dispute about stolen drug money.

Christian William Carney, 25, Manorville, NY, was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Camp Pendleton) at the time of the crime and was found guilty by a jury Dec. 20, 2011, of one felony count of murder, one felony count of criminal threats and one felony count of attempting to dissuade a witness.

— Orange County District Attorney’s Office.