Former 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days star Geoffrey Paschel will continue to serve his 18-year prison sentence for aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault and interference with an emergency call after the Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment earlier today.
From the court’s ruling:
A Knox County jury found the Defendant, Geoffrey Ian Paschel, guilty of aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault, and interference with emergency communications. He was sentenced to eighteen years as a Range II, multiple offender.
On appeal, the Defendant argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. He also argues that
(1) the trial court abused its discretion by twice denying a mistrial following improperly admitted evidence;
(2) the trial court misapplied enhancement factors and placed too much weight on the testimony of his ex-wife in sentencing; and
(3) the cumulative impact of the errors warrants a new trial.
Upon review, we respectfully affirm the trial court’s judgments.
#BeforeThe90Days Geoffrey Paschel's ex-wife Allison testified during his sentencing today, accusing him of multiple assaults. Here's our article with more of her allegations: https://t.co/83euFp4o8b
And allegations of rape from Geoffrey's 1st wife: https://t.co/fKfQufGL7h
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CONCLUSION
In summary, we hold that the evidence presented at trial was sufficient to sustain the Defendant’s convictions for aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault, and interference with emergency communications. We also hold that the trial court acted within its discretion in denying both of the Defendant’s motions for mistrial.
Finally, we hold that the trial court acted within its discretion in sentencing the Defendant to eighteen years on his aggravated kidnapping conviction. Accordingly, we respectfully affirm the judgments of the trial court.
The denial of Geoffrey Paschel’s appeal means that he will continue to serve out his 18-year prison sentence with no chance of parole.
UPDATE – Part of Geoffrey’s appeal was the claim that the 18-year prison sentence with no chance of parole was too harsh. Here is the summary conclusion from today’s ruling on that point:
The Defendant makes no specific argument about how the eighteen-year sentence fails to comply with the purposes and principles of sentencing. The trial court found that its ruling was necessary to protect society from the Defendant; to avoid depreciating the seriousness of the offense; and to provide an effective general deterrent. Because the within-range sentence is consistent with the purposes and principles of sentencing, the trial court acted within its discretion in imposing the eighteen-year sentence. The Defendant is not entitled to relief on this issue.
EXCLUSIVE! Convicted kidnapper and former #90DayFiance #BeforeThe90Days star Geoffrey Paschel officially files an appeal hoping to overturn his conviction and 18-year prison sentence. https://t.co/rdWe767den
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Varya Malina posts after appeal denial
Geoffrey Paschel’s girlfriend, Varya Malina, has been posting on Instagram after the denial of Geoffrey’s appeal was revealed, and she seems completely unbothered!
Varya, who was able to receive her green card via a lottery, is currently on a road trip in Georgia. Here are a few of her Instagram story posts made after news broke about Geoffrey’s appeal being denied:
Varya did take time to remember her boyfriend on Tuesday as it was Geoffrey’s birthday. Varya posted a gallery of photos of Geoffrey and talked about being reunited in the caption:
Happy birthday my ❤️
Last year, Geoffrey and I celebrated this special day somewhere between Vegas and San Diego. Although I couldn’t find any photos from his actual birthday (these pictures were taken on Sept10), I stumbled upon some silly videos that were made then. I posted them in my stories!
Can’t wait to be reunited and make up for all the holidays and birthdays we’ve spent apart.
Sending all my love and warm wishes on your special day! 🎉
#90DayFiance Varya responds to Geoffrey Paschel's appeal denial, says she's not canceling her $2,200-per-person women's retreat. Plus, letters from Varya and Mary to the judge prior to Geoffrey's sentencing. #90DayFianceBeforeThe90Days https://t.co/vGroane3ew pic.twitter.com/6JXJ9cT9Bc
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