heard emotional testimony from the victim, who detailed the sudden attack and his ongoing physical and psychological recovery. During the punishment phase, prosecutors introduced evidence that Davis had threatened to kill his cellmate while held in custody at the Collin County Jail.

In addition to the 50-year sentence for the aggravated assault charge, the jury sentenced Davis to 180 days in a state jail facility for the theft of the firearm.

 We will not tolerate violence 

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District Attorney Greg Willis commended the jury's decision, emphasizing the violation of trust involved in the crime.

 This coward hid in a place of worship that had shown him compassion, then violently ambushed a security officer with a machete and tried to steal his firearm,  Willis said in a statement.  A Collin County jury sent him to prison for 50 years. We will not tolerate violence against those who protect our community. 

The prosecution team was aided by DA Investigator Bobby Hill, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White, and Legal Secretary Kim Mandhlazi.