Video: Plea Entered in Tupelo Teacher Death

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TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) — A Tupelo man will be sentenced next week for DUI death following his guilty plea this morning.

28-year-old John Gillentine admitted this morning he ran over retired teacher Betty Montgomery as she was walking along a Tupelo street back in August 2013.

Following the plea, Judge Jim Pounds ordered Gillentine to be taken into custody, pending his sentencing.

The district attorney has recommended a 10-year term for Gillentine but Pounds could sentence him up to the maximum of 25 years for DUI death.

Sentencing is set for Oct. 9.