Tammy Lynn Sytch was sentenced to 17 years in prison. Eight counts, including DUI manslaughter and driving while license suspended with death, resulted in the WWE Hall of Famer\’s life changing forever. She was responsible for an accident that took the life of a 75-year-old man named Julian Lasseter. Now, the former Sunny is trying to appeal that sentence.
We previously reported that Tammy Lynn Sytch was transferred to a prison, where she will begin her sentence. Her legal representative is already filing an appeal on her behalf.
PW Insider noted that Tammy Lynn Sytch\’s public defender has filed an appeal for her sentence. This appeal was entered on December 20th.
Notice is hereby given that Tamara Lynn Sytch, Defendant-Appellant appeals to the District Court of Appeal, Fifth District of Florida, the Order of this Court rendered on November 27, 2023.
The nature of the Order is a final order adjudicating defendant guilty of the following:DUI Manslaughter (Count One), Driving While License Suspended with Death (Count Two), DUI with Damage to Person (Count Three), DUI with Damage to Person (Count Four), DUI with Damage to Person (Count Five), DUI with Damage to Person (Count Six), DUI with Damage to Property (Count Seven) and DUI with Damage to Property (Count Eight) and sentencing her to:
1. Count One: 7 years Department of Corrections followed by 8 years probation with fines, court costs and standard conditions including permanent driver\’s license suspension, alcohol safety education course, victim awareness program. Count One is to be served consecutive to Count Two.
2. Count Two: 10.6625 Years Department of Corrections with credit time served for 566 days.
3. Counts Three-Eight: 364 days jail with credit for 364 days.
Tammy Lynn Sytch\’s DUI Manslaughter Sentencing
Tammy Lynn Sytch has been incarcerated since May 2022. Following her sentencing on November 28th, where she received a 17-year term along with 8 years of probation, she was promptly transferred from Volusia County Corrections to a prison facility in Ocala, Florida. This move occurred on the same day her appeal was filed.
During her sentencing, Tammy Lynn Sytch\’s attorneys indicated their intention to file an appeal seeking a reduction in her sentence. Therefore, this appeal was expected.
Tammy Lynn Sytch\’s latest prison mugshot was also revealed after she was moved to her new location. You can check that out below.
