Monica Missio, whose son, Nicholas Cleves was killed, told Saipov his death “has completely destroyed my life.” She called Saipov a coward and said if he truly wanted God “to accept and love you, go kill yourself.” Gabriela Pabla Pereya, the wife of Ariel Erlij, who was among five men from Argentina killed during a bike ride as they celebrated the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation, delivered the shortest statement during the sentencing hearing. The judge followed the prosecution’s recommendation, imposing eight consecutive life sentences and two to run concurrently, though the practical effect of a single life sentence is the same since there is no parole. “Saipov is an unabashed terrorist - a proud murderer who deserves no leniency and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” prosecutors wrote. Prosecutors urged Broderick to impose a sentence of eight consecutive life sentences - one for each death - and an additional 260 years in prison, according to a presentence submission. Like others, she expressed hope that someday Saipov would see that his terrorist act was wrong. Relatives of eight people killed in the Halloween terror attack spoke sometimes through tears during the sentencing, describing their lingering pain and sometimes directly addressing the man convicted in the deaths.įrank Decadt, father of victim Ann-Laure Decadt, told Saipov that he hoped that “one day you will understand the extent of horror you have inflicted on so many people.” 31, 2017 slaughter of tourists and New Yorkers. Saipov’s sentence came after a jury in March rejected the death penalty for the Uzbekistan citizen and onetime New Jersey resident, leaving him with a mandatory life prison sentence for his Oct.
He cited the unrepentant nature of Sayfullo Saipov, who, given a chance to speak, said the tears of victims and family members in the courtroom were small compared to the blood and tears that those in the Islamic faith have suffered.
“The conduct in this case is among the worst if not the worst I’ve ever seen,” said U.S. NEW YORK - An Islamic extremist was given 10 life sentences and another 260 years in prison on Wednesday for killing eight people with a truck on a bike path in Manhattan and severely injuring 18 others.
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