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Man sentenced to 7 years in prison for fatal punch in 2022 dog dispute by BakersfieldNow StaffThu, September 25th 2025 at 10:30 PM Updated Thu, September 25th 2025 at 10:30 PM UserWay icon for accessibility widget The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on August 12, 2025, a Kern County jury found Jeffrey Sellers guilty of all charges, including involuntary manslaughter, assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, and battery causing serious bodily injury for killing Michael Davis in September of 2022. PHOTO: Kern County DA The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on August 12, 2025, a Kern County jury found Jeffrey Sellers guilty of all charges, including involuntary manslaughter, assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, and battery causing serious bodily injury for killing Michael Davis in September of 2022. PHOTO: Kern County DA Facebook Share Icon Twitter Share Icon Email Share Icon Comment bubble ... TOPICS: chevron right arrow icon BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man convicted of punching and killing a 61-year-old man in 2022 has been sentenced to seven years in prison, according to Kern County Superior Court records. Jeffrey Sellers received his sentence on Sept. 23, 2025, after being convicted on August 13 of charges including involuntary manslaughter, assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury, and battery causing serious bodily injury for the death of Michael Davis in September 2022. The Kern County District Attorney's office reported that on Sept. 20, 2022, 18-year-old Sellers and his girlfriend were walking on Greenacres Drive with her unleashed pit bull. The dog ran into Davis' yard, prompting an argument between Davis and Sellers. After the dog was restrained, Davis began walking back to his residence when Sellers cursed at him. Davis turned around, and Sellers punched him in the face, causing Davis to fall and strike his head on the concrete. A neighbor witnessed the incident and assisted Davis, who was bleeding heavily and semi-conscious. Sellers and his girlfriend left the scene. Davis was hospitalized and underwent emergency brain surgery, but he remained in a coma until his death in June 2023. The Kern County Coroner's forensic pathologist determined Davis died from complications of blunt force head trauma. PREVIOUS REPORTING: Man found guilty after punching and killing 61-year-old man in dog dispute During the trial, Sellers testified that Davis was wielding a baseball bat when he punched him. The defense presented a forensic pathologist who claimed Davis fainted from emotional stress, not the punch. However, the jury rejected these claims, siding with the evidence presented by the prosecution. Sellers was credited 88 days, 77 for good behavior, court records show. He will serve his sentence at Wasco State Prison.
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Man sentenced to 7 years for fatal punch in 2022 dog dispute

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A Kern County man was sentenced to seven years in prison for punching and killing a 61-year-old man during a…

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Man arrested for antisemitic harassment at Temple Moses in Miami Beach

Joseph Staton Sep 25, 2025 0

Police arrested Jonathan Toubes, 25, on Monday after he allegedly harassed people at Temple Moses, a Sephardic synagogue in Miami…

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Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Eleanor Turner, have been ordered to pay $38,500 in restitution to a victim…

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Two men were wounded in an early-morning shooting Wednesday in West Park, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The…

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Florida Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Halt Execution of Man Convicted in 1990 Miami-Dade Murders
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Florida Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Halt Execution of Man Convicted in 1990 Miami-Dade Murders

Joseph Staton Sep 25, 2025 0

The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to block the upcoming execution of Victor Tony Jones, convicted in the 1990…

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Assistant Coach Arrested for Allegedly Battering Students at Pompano Beach School

Joseph Staton Sep 24, 2025 0

An assistant football coach at Blanche Ely High School was arrested after allegedly battering multiple students, officials said. Jamir Clarke,…

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16-Year-Old California Boy Dies in Car Crash Soon After Getting License
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16-Year-Old California Boy Dies in Car Crash Soon After Getting License

Joseph Staton Sep 24, 2025 0

A 16-year-old boy tragically died in a car crash just after receiving his driver’s license, police said. The Santa Clara…

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