Atkinson had been convicted in 2009 in the armed robbery of a Subway sandwich shop on North Keystone Avenue. He was sentenced to four years in prison and was let go on work-release in 2011.
At the time of the robbery attempt, Atkinson had an outstanding arrest warrant. Prosecutors said he had violated his work-release program.
Where are the lawsuits against the criminal justice system? Stop putting violent criminals back on the streets, and then ignoring when they clearly return to thier violent past!
