50 year sentence in Smith County home invasion

SMITH COUNTY — A man who broke into a residence, and assaulted a woman, was sentenced to 50 years in prison by a Smith County jury on Wednesday. According to our news partner, Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman, during the trial, prosecutors presented evidence showing that the defendant, Fred Douglas Moore, arrived at a home where he confronted a resident outside of the house. When the victim attempted to get inside the house, Moore forced his way in and assaulted her, Putman’s office said. After the victim called for help from a family member inside the house, Moore left the residence.

In court, jurors heard recorded jail calls where Moore allegedly attempted to manipulate the victim’s testimony and pressured her not to appear in court. Moore also reportedly tried to contact the victim over 3,000 times while he was incarcerated. Due to all the evidence heard in the trial, including that Moore had two prior felony convictions, the jury assessed a sentence of 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Moore was sentenced after being convicted of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault.