Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Stabbing Deputy During Fulton County Jail Booking in Atlanta

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Richard Donny Parham Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing Deputy Clarence Houston during his booking at the Fulton County Jail on September 5, 2022. Parham, 43, was convicted on multiple charges including aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and weapons possession. The attack resulted in serious injuries to Deputy Houston, who has shown remarkable resilience throughout his recovery, according to Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat.