Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Car Theft and Assault in Greenville County
Jamal Doctor, 44, received a 20-year prison sentence in Greenville County for stealing a woman's car, then reversing over her as she tried to stop him, and fleeing the scene. The incident occurred in 2020 while he was violating an…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 23, 2026 — A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for crimes committed in Greenville County. Jamal Doctor received the sentence following a conviction for stealing a woman’s vehicle and assaulting her.
The incident, which took place in 2020, involved Doctor stealing a car while the victim attempted to prevent him from doing so. According to reports, Doctor reversed the vehicle over the woman as she tried to stop the theft before fleeing the scene. At the time of the offense, Doctor was reportedly in violation of an active order of protection.
The sentence was handed down in Greenville County, where the crimes occurred. The 20-year term reflects the severity of the charges, including grand larceny and assault stemming from the victim’s injuries. Information regarding the specific outcome of the victim’s medical condition was not detailed in the available summary.
The court’s decision to impose a two-decade prison sentence highlights the legal system’s response to offenses involving vehicle theft and violent acts against individuals attempting to intervene. The fact that Doctor was already under a court order at the time of the incident was also a significant factor in the sentencing.
Details about the exact timeline of Doctor’s arrest, the trial proceedings, or any plea agreements were not provided in the initial summary. However, the conviction and subsequent sentence have concluded this legal chapter for Jamal Doctor in Greenville County.
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