A Franklin County jury has recommended life in prison without parole for the man convicted of fatally shooting a Columbus SWAT officer during a standoff last year. 45-year-old Lincoln Rutledge killed Steven Smith as officers were trying to serve an arson warrant . Rutledge's attorneys argued he has mental health issues that affected his actions during the standoff. Sentencing is scheduled for July 18.
Jury Recommends Life Sentence For Convicted Columbus Cop Killer
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
