Minneapolis man sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole after 30 years

Johnny Leroy Brown, 52, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. In February, Mr. Brown was convicted of one count of first-degree murder while committing domestic abuse with a past pattern of domestic abuse, one count of second-degree intentional murder, one count of second-degree unintentional murder while committing a felony, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“My thoughts are with Kesha Moore’s family as this grueling case concludes,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “While this lengthy sentence protects our community, it does not return Kesha to her loved ones. Our office will continue fighting for survivors and victims of domestic violence to receive the resources they need to be safe, as well as prosecuting those responsible for perpetrating these crimes.”

Numerous women – survivors of Mr. Brown’s past domestic violence - assisted the prosecution of Mr. Brown, with some traveling great distances to testify in court.

Domestic violence is far too common – one of every four women and one of every seven men will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lives.

Providing financial, medical, and other assistance to survivors so that they can escape abuse, often without the aid of law enforcement, is critical. The HCAO works with several community partners like Violence Free Minnesota and Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Without the work of those providers, many people who experience violence would not have the means to escape.

Domestic Abuse Service Center

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office houses the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) on Floor A-14 in the Hennepin County Government Center.

Additionally, all services including advocacy, Orders for Protection, and safety planning may be accessed by calling 612-348-5073.

Victims come to DASC daily seeking help, guidance and support. They can receive multiple services in one centralized location, such as, advocacy, filing order for protections, connecting with a prosecution team, and seeking legal consultation and representation from pro-bono attorneys.

DASC is located on floor A-14 of the Hennepin County Government Center. It is served by multiple bus routes and the Government Plaza Station on the METRO Blue Line.

It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on legal holidays. If assistance is needed beyond hours of operation, please contact Day One via phone at 1-866-223-1111 or text at (612) 399-9995.

Case Number: 27-CR-23-27119

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