Marcus Williamson sentenced to probation for bank robbery spree

Marcus Williamson, a former Ohio State football player, received a sentence of four years of probation after pleading guilty to nine counts of robbery. The incidents occurred over a seven-week period from March to April 2024, during which he robbed banks in Columbus and allegedly implied he had a gun in some instances. Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Sheryl Munson sentenced him on August 6 to probation and required him to remain on house arrest with GPS monitoring. Williamson will also need to complete a mental health program and pay over $14,000 in restitution. Prosecutors highlighted his calculated decision to rob multiple banks, while his attorney cited his mental health struggles as a factor.

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