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Authorities: Burlington County Man, 34, Admits Trying To Kill Girlfriend Authorities: Burlington County Man, 34, Admits Trying To Kill Girlfriend
Authorities: Burlington County Man, 34, Admits Trying To Kill Girlfriend A 34-year-old man from Burlington County has admitted to trying to kill his girlfriend four years ago, authorities said. Akil Herbert of Florence Township pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Under Herbert's guilty plea, he agreed to serve 12 years in state prison, Coffina said.  Herbert was  additionally charged with violating a restraining order, Coffina said.  His plea was entered on Sept. 22 before Superior Court Judge Philip E. Haines, and he is due to be sentenced on Nov. 5. An investigation began…

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by Jon Craig