1 00:00:01,535 --> 00:00:04,269 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:04,338 --> 00:00:10,141 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:13,679 - Hi, everyone, I'm dan abrams, and this is "courtcam." 4 00:00:13,747 --> 00:00:14,346 - I'm ready to take the plea. 5 00:00:14,415 --> 00:00:17,348 [group shouting] 6 00:00:17,418 --> 00:00:19,751 - [screaming] 7 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:21,686 - I'll kill all you [bleep] [bleep]! 8 00:00:21,756 --> 00:00:23,989 - I hope you die in prison as well. 9 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:29,961 - They cut up their bodies, 10 00:00:30,031 --> 00:00:34,232 Severing the heads, their arms, and their legs. 11 00:00:34,301 --> 00:00:36,101 ♪ ♪ 12 00:00:36,169 --> 00:00:37,836 - First up, we're in springfield, massachusetts, 13 00:00:37,905 --> 00:00:40,639 Where the last of three co-defendants 14 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:41,907 Is about to learn his fate 15 00:00:42,109 --> 00:00:44,242 For his role in a gruesome triple homicide. 16 00:00:44,311 --> 00:00:46,645 ♪ ♪ 17 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:48,847 That man is caius veiovis, 18 00:00:48,916 --> 00:00:50,782 The defendant's bizarre appearance, 19 00:00:50,851 --> 00:00:52,584 Including implanted devil horns 20 00:00:52,653 --> 00:00:55,521 And satanic facial tattoos 21 00:00:55,723 --> 00:00:57,522 Featuring the numbers 666, 22 00:00:57,591 --> 00:01:00,058 Drew media attention. 23 00:01:00,127 --> 00:01:04,196 Released this mug shot of the time of his arrest. 24 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:06,932 ♪ ♪ 25 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:08,467 Veiovis was charged with three counts 26 00:01:08,669 --> 00:01:09,868 Of first-degree murder, 27 00:01:09,937 --> 00:01:12,204 Kidnapping, and witness intimidation. 28 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:13,671 ♪ ♪ 29 00:01:13,740 --> 00:01:15,006 According to the prosecution, 30 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:18,343 Veiovis helped adam hall and another accomplice, 31 00:01:18,546 --> 00:01:19,344 David chalue, 32 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:23,081 Kidnap, torture, and murder three men. 33 00:01:23,150 --> 00:01:25,484 One was scheduled to testify against adam hall 34 00:01:25,553 --> 00:01:26,885 In an upcoming trial, 35 00:01:26,954 --> 00:01:28,954 And the other two, according to police, 36 00:01:29,022 --> 00:01:31,423 Just in the wrong place at the wrong time. 37 00:01:31,625 --> 00:01:33,225 And that wasn't all. 38 00:01:33,294 --> 00:01:35,960 ♪ ♪ 39 00:01:36,029 --> 00:01:39,364 - Each of the three men's heads, arms, and legs 40 00:01:39,432 --> 00:01:40,432 Were cut off 41 00:01:40,501 --> 00:01:41,699 And that the torsos 42 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:43,701 Of david glasser and ed frampton 43 00:01:43,770 --> 00:01:45,838 Were cut in half, in the middle. 44 00:01:46,040 --> 00:01:48,774 After they had cut david glasser's head off, 45 00:01:48,976 --> 00:01:51,510 He held it up, laughed, and made jokes 46 00:01:51,579 --> 00:01:53,245 About how ugly he looked. 47 00:01:53,314 --> 00:01:54,713 ♪ ♪ 48 00:01:54,782 --> 00:01:55,780 Both adam hall and david chalue 49 00:01:55,850 --> 00:01:57,716 Were found guilty on all charges 50 00:01:57,918 --> 00:01:59,318 And sentenced to life in prison 51 00:01:59,520 --> 00:02:00,251 Without parole. 52 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:04,923 ♪ ♪ 53 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:07,792 Now, after a three-week trial, caius veiovis 54 00:02:07,862 --> 00:02:11,729 Is also found guilty on all counts, 55 00:02:11,798 --> 00:02:13,665 And the newly convicted murderer 56 00:02:13,733 --> 00:02:15,733 Has a message for the jury. 57 00:02:15,802 --> 00:02:17,736 - I'll see you all in hell, too. 58 00:02:17,938 --> 00:02:19,538 You remember that. Every [bleep] one, 59 00:02:19,606 --> 00:02:21,206 I'll see you in hell. 60 00:02:21,408 --> 00:02:24,075 ♪ ♪ 61 00:02:24,145 --> 00:02:26,077 - Three days later, veiovis is back in the courtroom 62 00:02:26,147 --> 00:02:29,681 For sentencing, and, when given a chance to speak, 63 00:02:29,749 --> 00:02:31,984 He proclaims his innocence. 64 00:02:50,237 --> 00:02:52,771 - Caius veiovis was then sentenced to life in prison 65 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:54,973 Without the possibility of parole 66 00:02:55,042 --> 00:02:57,442 For his involvement in the grisly murders 67 00:02:57,511 --> 00:02:58,910 Of the three men. 68 00:02:58,979 --> 00:03:00,845 A later appeal of the case was denied 69 00:03:00,914 --> 00:03:02,648 By the massachusetts supreme court. 70 00:03:02,716 --> 00:03:05,450 Veiovis' two co-defendants 71 00:03:05,519 --> 00:03:06,851 Were also convicted 72 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:09,254 And sentenced to life without parole. 73 00:03:09,323 --> 00:03:12,857 ♪ ♪ 74 00:03:12,926 --> 00:03:14,459 Next, we head to rochester, new york, 75 00:03:14,662 --> 00:03:16,861 For a probation hearing. 76 00:03:16,930 --> 00:03:19,598 The defendant, judge leticia astacio, 77 00:03:19,667 --> 00:03:21,466 Is usually behind the bench, 78 00:03:21,535 --> 00:03:23,869 Not in front of it. 79 00:03:23,937 --> 00:03:25,537 Almost a year and a half earlier, 80 00:03:25,739 --> 00:03:26,872 She was charged with dwi, 81 00:03:27,074 --> 00:03:29,875 A misdemeanor, while on her way to work. 82 00:03:29,943 --> 00:03:31,542 She was found guilty and sentenced 83 00:03:31,612 --> 00:03:33,011 To a year of probation. 84 00:03:33,213 --> 00:03:35,614 She also agreed to show up for court appearances, 85 00:03:35,683 --> 00:03:36,882 Abstain from using alcohol, 86 00:03:37,084 --> 00:03:40,285 And use an interlock device on her car. 87 00:03:40,353 --> 00:03:41,753 ♪ ♪ 88 00:03:41,822 --> 00:03:42,954 But there was one small problem: 89 00:03:43,023 --> 00:03:45,624 She missed a scheduled court appearance, 90 00:03:45,693 --> 00:03:47,559 A violation of her probation, 91 00:03:47,761 --> 00:03:48,994 Because she was in thailand. 92 00:03:53,834 --> 00:03:55,233 She soon headed back to the u.S. 93 00:03:55,302 --> 00:03:56,968 ♪ ♪ 94 00:03:57,037 --> 00:04:00,038 When she returned, she's placed in custody 95 00:04:00,106 --> 00:04:04,509 And later brought before judge stephen aronson 96 00:04:04,578 --> 00:04:05,910 To explain herself. 97 00:04:05,980 --> 00:04:07,845 - I was not drinking, and I was not driving, 98 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:09,915 And so I anticipated that I wouldn't be 99 00:04:09,983 --> 00:04:12,784 In this position again, but here I was. 100 00:04:12,853 --> 00:04:14,786 In the most respectful possible way, 101 00:04:14,988 --> 00:04:17,522 I'm in jail. This court cannot punish me 102 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:18,857 Any more than it has. 103 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:21,326 My reputation cannot be any more tarnished 104 00:04:21,528 --> 00:04:22,527 Than it has been. 105 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:24,529 - But tears aren't what 106 00:04:24,732 --> 00:04:25,664 The judge is looking for. 107 00:04:25,732 --> 00:04:28,600 - Nowhere in your presentation 108 00:04:28,669 --> 00:04:34,339 Did I hear one word of remorse 109 00:04:34,408 --> 00:04:35,874 Or contrition 110 00:04:36,076 --> 00:04:39,811 For the acts that you were found guilty of. 111 00:04:39,880 --> 00:04:42,547 - He increases astacio's probation 112 00:04:42,616 --> 00:04:44,015 From one to three years. 113 00:04:44,084 --> 00:04:45,951 - Her attorney argues it will be meaningless 114 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:49,755 Since astacio won't stick to the terms. 115 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:51,490 - Judge, she is not going to probation. 116 00:04:51,692 --> 00:04:52,757 She will violate probation 117 00:04:52,826 --> 00:04:54,626 The moment you put her on probation. 118 00:04:54,694 --> 00:04:57,362 - What she wants, mr. Young, 119 00:04:57,431 --> 00:04:58,763 Is irrelevant. 120 00:04:58,832 --> 00:05:02,100 She will be sentenced to probation. 121 00:05:02,168 --> 00:05:06,905 She will be having someone monitor her in the future. 122 00:05:06,974 --> 00:05:10,442 - The judge extends astacio's probation, 123 00:05:10,644 --> 00:05:11,576 But that's not all. 124 00:05:11,644 --> 00:05:15,113 He also sentences her to 60 days in jail, 125 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:16,915 And this gets the attention of someone in the gallery: 126 00:05:16,984 --> 00:05:21,987 Astacio's daughter, who is not pleased. 127 00:05:29,997 --> 00:05:31,662 - She's quickly removed from the court. 128 00:05:31,732 --> 00:05:33,865 - No, please. - [indistinct] 129 00:05:33,934 --> 00:05:35,800 - He's holding my daughter. - I understand 130 00:05:35,869 --> 00:05:38,803 The compassion of your family member, 131 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:42,207 And I don't agree with a word that's said. 132 00:05:42,409 --> 00:05:44,609 ♪ ♪ 133 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:47,546 - Astacio's taken to jail, 134 00:05:47,748 --> 00:05:50,014 But the story is not over. 135 00:05:50,084 --> 00:05:53,952 Three months later, astacio's arrested twice: 136 00:05:54,154 --> 00:05:56,888 Once for leaving the county to visit a casino, 137 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:59,824 And then for not using her alcohol monitor. 138 00:05:59,893 --> 00:06:01,359 She's brought before a new judge, 139 00:06:01,428 --> 00:06:03,028 Elisabeth toole, 140 00:06:03,230 --> 00:06:07,766 Who's even less sympathetic than the previous judge. 141 00:06:07,834 --> 00:06:08,900 - Your actions show that you do 142 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:10,836 Whatever you wanna do, whenever you wanna do it, 143 00:06:10,904 --> 00:06:13,705 And it stops today, and it stops now. 144 00:06:13,907 --> 00:06:18,376 Resentencing you to 180 days in jail, 145 00:06:18,445 --> 00:06:19,644 Starting now, 146 00:06:19,712 --> 00:06:20,846 To ponder what you've done, 147 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:22,647 And I hope you've learned your lesson. 148 00:06:22,716 --> 00:06:24,782 [smacks gavel] case closed. 149 00:06:24,851 --> 00:06:28,252 - As for astacio's judicial career, 150 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:32,657 She was suspended without pay for her probation violations. 151 00:06:32,726 --> 00:06:34,792 And after further violations, 152 00:06:34,861 --> 00:06:36,928 State judicial conduct commission 153 00:06:37,130 --> 00:06:39,798 Recommends astacio be removed from the bench. 154 00:06:39,867 --> 00:06:43,001 She is, by the state supreme court. 155 00:06:47,074 --> 00:06:48,673 - Next, we're in denver, colorado, ♪ ♪ 156 00:06:48,876 --> 00:06:51,276 For a first advisement hearing. 157 00:06:51,344 --> 00:06:54,412 The purpose of the proceeding is for the judge to explain 158 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:55,614 To the defendant 159 00:06:55,816 --> 00:06:57,883 Why he's being held in custody 160 00:06:58,085 --> 00:06:58,550 And to outline upcoming legal procedures 161 00:06:58,752 --> 00:06:59,818 Even though the defendant 162 00:06:59,886 --> 00:07:02,220 Has not been officially charged. 163 00:07:02,289 --> 00:07:03,154 ♪ ♪ 164 00:07:03,223 --> 00:07:04,423 Today, things are being laid out 165 00:07:04,625 --> 00:07:07,559 For anthony waller. 166 00:07:07,628 --> 00:07:08,760 He was taken into custody 167 00:07:08,829 --> 00:07:10,895 On suspicion of multiple crimes, 168 00:07:10,964 --> 00:07:12,898 Including false imprisonment and assault 169 00:07:12,966 --> 00:07:15,300 On a female victim at a local motel. 170 00:07:15,368 --> 00:07:17,702 ♪ ♪ 171 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:18,503 Judge doris burd then explains 172 00:07:18,572 --> 00:07:20,906 He'll be held in custody 173 00:07:20,974 --> 00:07:22,007 While the case is being investigated. 174 00:07:23,043 --> 00:07:25,577 - The investigation for false imprisonment, 175 00:07:25,646 --> 00:07:28,580 Assault in the third degree, 176 00:07:28,782 --> 00:07:32,650 Assault as a class ii felony, 177 00:07:32,719 --> 00:07:36,721 And a misdemeanor charge as well 178 00:07:36,924 --> 00:07:39,991 In possession of drug paraphernalia. 179 00:07:50,204 --> 00:07:51,870 - But before the judge can give waller an explanation, 180 00:07:51,939 --> 00:07:55,006 A deputy gives him a nudge from behind. 181 00:08:15,028 --> 00:08:17,629 - Waller, who's fully shackled in handcuffs, 182 00:08:17,698 --> 00:08:20,832 Leg irons, and a belly chain, 183 00:08:20,900 --> 00:08:22,300 Asked the judge for clarification. 184 00:08:22,368 --> 00:08:24,002 ♪ ♪ 185 00:08:30,644 --> 00:08:31,843 - Deputy brady lovingier, 186 00:08:32,045 --> 00:08:34,312 Then places his hand on waller's back. 187 00:08:34,380 --> 00:08:35,513 ♪ ♪ 188 00:08:35,582 --> 00:08:37,515 Lovingier claimed that because the judge had brought 189 00:08:37,584 --> 00:08:38,850 The hearing to a close, 190 00:08:38,918 --> 00:08:41,452 He was directing waller to the clerk 191 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:42,520 To sign paperwork 192 00:08:42,589 --> 00:08:44,990 And prevent him from stalling the proceeding. 193 00:08:46,926 --> 00:08:49,060 - But after waller turns towards him, 194 00:08:49,262 --> 00:08:53,064 The deputy grabs waller by his uniform and belly chain 195 00:08:53,266 --> 00:08:56,001 And slams him, face first, into a metal window frame. 196 00:09:05,012 --> 00:09:06,811 - As waller's dragged into a hallway, 197 00:09:07,014 --> 00:09:09,014 He tells deputies that he's injured. 198 00:09:16,289 --> 00:09:19,624 - Anthony waller suffered a head wound and broken teeth 199 00:09:19,693 --> 00:09:21,492 From the deputy's takedown. 200 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:23,828 He was denied bail. 201 00:09:23,897 --> 00:09:26,031 After witnessing the incident firsthand, 202 00:09:26,233 --> 00:09:29,434 Judge doris burd filed an excessive force grievance 203 00:09:29,503 --> 00:09:30,902 Against the deputy 204 00:09:30,971 --> 00:09:33,037 To the denver department of public safety. 205 00:09:33,106 --> 00:09:36,841 The agency found there was not an imminent threat 206 00:09:36,910 --> 00:09:38,042 To the safety of anyone in the court 207 00:09:38,111 --> 00:09:42,246 When lovingier used excessive force on waller. 208 00:09:42,316 --> 00:09:43,648 ♪ ♪ 209 00:09:43,717 --> 00:09:44,583 Following the investigation, 210 00:09:44,785 --> 00:09:46,784 Deputy lovingier was suspended 211 00:09:46,853 --> 00:09:48,587 For 30 days by the city of denver. 212 00:09:48,789 --> 00:09:50,922 Anthony waller would later win 213 00:09:50,990 --> 00:09:53,924 A $50,000 civil suit against lovingier 214 00:09:53,994 --> 00:09:56,861 And the city. A federal jury determined 215 00:09:57,064 --> 00:09:58,863 His constitutional rights were violated 216 00:09:59,066 --> 00:10:01,666 By the excessive force used against him. 217 00:10:01,735 --> 00:10:04,002 As to waller's original crime, 218 00:10:04,070 --> 00:10:05,936 He was found guilty of third-degree assault 219 00:10:06,006 --> 00:10:10,208 And sentenced to two years in county jail. 220 00:10:10,410 --> 00:10:11,942 ♪ ♪ 221 00:10:12,012 --> 00:10:14,679 - I hope that no other family has to endure 222 00:10:14,747 --> 00:10:16,414 Anything like we have had to. 223 00:10:16,483 --> 00:10:17,682 Kristopher griffey 224 00:10:17,751 --> 00:10:19,217 Has completely destroyed my life. 225 00:10:19,286 --> 00:10:22,087 ♪ ♪ 226 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:24,289 - Next, we're in idaho falls for a sentencing hearing. 227 00:10:24,357 --> 00:10:26,691 ♪ ♪ 228 00:10:26,759 --> 00:10:27,826 36-year-old kristopher griffey 229 00:10:28,028 --> 00:10:30,628 Pled guilty to felony domestic battery 230 00:10:30,697 --> 00:10:31,962 And attempted strangulation 231 00:10:32,032 --> 00:10:34,765 For violently attacking his then-girlfriend 232 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:36,834 While high on methamphetamine. 233 00:10:36,903 --> 00:10:39,771 Griffey admitted to punching, choking, 234 00:10:39,840 --> 00:10:41,773 And threatening to kill the victim 235 00:10:41,842 --> 00:10:44,309 In front of her seven-year-old son. 236 00:10:44,377 --> 00:10:45,843 ♪ ♪ 237 00:10:45,912 --> 00:10:47,846 Now, before learning his punishment, 238 00:10:48,048 --> 00:10:50,048 The victim shares the lasting effects 239 00:10:50,117 --> 00:10:55,120 Griffey's traumatic abuse had on her and her son. 240 00:10:55,188 --> 00:10:57,588 - Can't express completely how mine and my son's lives 241 00:10:57,657 --> 00:10:58,656 Have been adversely affected 242 00:10:58,725 --> 00:11:00,791 By this incident with kristopher. 243 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:01,859 Kristopher completely broke me down 244 00:11:01,928 --> 00:11:05,063 Until I didn't even know who I was anymore. 245 00:11:05,265 --> 00:11:07,732 I have developed a fear of the dark that is so intense, 246 00:11:07,934 --> 00:11:10,935 I have to sleep with the lights on. 247 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,271 When I go to sleep, I still wake up screaming 248 00:11:13,340 --> 00:11:14,271 Or crying. 249 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:16,074 ♪ ♪ 250 00:11:16,142 --> 00:11:17,876 - As the victim continues, it appears her words 251 00:11:18,078 --> 00:11:21,546 Are having a profound effect on griffey. 252 00:11:21,614 --> 00:11:23,548 - I could not understand 253 00:11:23,617 --> 00:11:24,949 Why I was treated this way 254 00:11:25,152 --> 00:11:27,218 By somebody who made me believe that he loved me. 255 00:11:27,287 --> 00:11:29,020 [sniffs] 256 00:11:29,089 --> 00:11:31,689 I could not understand what I could've possibly done 257 00:11:31,758 --> 00:11:32,690 To have my son and I both deserve 258 00:11:32,759 --> 00:11:35,894 To have these things done to us. 259 00:11:36,096 --> 00:11:38,963 We trusted him. I put our safety in the hands 260 00:11:39,032 --> 00:11:41,032 Of a man that I should've never been alone with. 261 00:11:41,101 --> 00:11:44,235 Kristopher griffey has completely destroyed my life. 262 00:11:44,304 --> 00:11:45,770 ♪ ♪ 263 00:11:45,972 --> 00:11:47,572 - Griffey then lets the court know 264 00:11:47,640 --> 00:11:49,574 He's not without remorse 265 00:11:49,643 --> 00:11:51,309 For the damage he's done. 266 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:52,510 ♪ ♪ 267 00:11:52,578 --> 00:11:54,245 - I'm not a monster. 268 00:11:54,314 --> 00:11:56,781 ♪ ♪ 269 00:11:56,850 --> 00:11:57,982 I'm more than willing to face this, 270 00:11:58,050 --> 00:12:00,050 And you don't need to give me any less time. 271 00:12:00,120 --> 00:12:02,787 You give me as much as you feel you need to give me 272 00:12:02,856 --> 00:12:04,922 And I'll go up there, and I'll face it, 273 00:12:04,991 --> 00:12:06,191 And I'll get as much help as I can get up there. 274 00:12:06,393 --> 00:12:08,860 ♪ ♪ 275 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,795 - More than just addressing his crimes, 276 00:12:10,864 --> 00:12:12,330 Griffey makes an emotional apology 277 00:12:12,532 --> 00:12:14,598 To the victim. 278 00:12:14,667 --> 00:12:18,669 - Apologies are such a sham. 279 00:12:18,739 --> 00:12:20,738 I'm sorry for how everything went. 280 00:12:20,807 --> 00:12:23,007 I couldn't keep my promise to... 281 00:12:23,076 --> 00:12:26,811 And all this time, I've wanted to say an apology. 282 00:12:26,880 --> 00:12:28,480 - And despite the horrific crimes 283 00:12:28,682 --> 00:12:30,482 Perpetrated against her, 284 00:12:30,684 --> 00:12:31,816 The victim interjects 285 00:12:31,885 --> 00:12:33,985 And validates griffey's feelings. 286 00:12:35,822 --> 00:12:38,156 - And you're my best friend, too. 287 00:12:38,224 --> 00:12:41,893 - Now, with griffey facing up to 25 years in prison, 288 00:12:41,961 --> 00:12:44,562 It's time for judge dane watkins, jr., 289 00:12:44,631 --> 00:12:45,697 To hand down the sentence. 290 00:12:45,899 --> 00:12:47,765 - It's been an emotional sentencing, 291 00:12:47,834 --> 00:12:50,901 And I want you to know, mr. Griffey, 292 00:12:50,970 --> 00:12:53,704 That the court watched you very carefully. 293 00:12:53,773 --> 00:12:56,774 You made some important statements 294 00:12:56,843 --> 00:12:58,642 Of accountability and submissiveness 295 00:12:58,711 --> 00:13:01,646 To the judgment of this court, 296 00:13:01,714 --> 00:13:04,449 And I, too, feel the weight 297 00:13:04,517 --> 00:13:05,850 Of this sentence. 298 00:13:06,052 --> 00:13:09,387 It is a dramatic thing that we're discussing 299 00:13:09,456 --> 00:13:11,589 On your shoulders. 300 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:12,524 I sense that from your comments 301 00:13:12,726 --> 00:13:14,592 That it's clear to the court 302 00:13:14,661 --> 00:13:17,461 That you have taken ownership. 303 00:13:17,530 --> 00:13:19,731 The court pronounces 304 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:23,134 On the domestic violence felony matter 305 00:13:23,202 --> 00:13:25,737 Two years fixed, followed by eight years indeterminate, 306 00:13:25,939 --> 00:13:29,073 For a unified sentence of ten years, 307 00:13:29,276 --> 00:13:32,810 On the attempted strangulation, three years, determinate, 308 00:13:32,879 --> 00:13:35,213 With ten years of indeterminate time. 309 00:13:35,415 --> 00:13:37,015 ♪ ♪ 310 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:38,883 - That means kristopher griffey's sentence 311 00:13:38,951 --> 00:13:41,953 Will be at least 3 years and up to 13. 312 00:13:42,021 --> 00:13:43,955 During that time, his parole eligibility 313 00:13:44,024 --> 00:13:46,491 Will be determined by the state parole board, 314 00:13:46,559 --> 00:13:47,992 Beginning in 2023. 315 00:13:52,833 --> 00:13:54,832 - This is justice verda colvin. 316 00:13:54,901 --> 00:13:56,901 In her courthouse today are 20 teens 317 00:13:56,970 --> 00:13:59,837 Who are part of the bibb county sheriff's 318 00:13:59,906 --> 00:14:01,172 Consider the consequences program. 319 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:03,708 And she's got a few words for these troubled teens, 320 00:14:03,776 --> 00:14:06,010 Words they won't soon forget. 321 00:14:07,781 --> 00:14:12,583 - Now, the ultimate experience. 322 00:14:12,652 --> 00:14:14,853 You can be in this body bag, 323 00:14:15,055 --> 00:14:15,920 And the only way someone will know you're in here 324 00:14:15,989 --> 00:14:20,525 Is by this tag that'll have your name on it. 325 00:14:20,593 --> 00:14:22,594 What do you wanna do? 326 00:14:22,796 --> 00:14:23,794 - Judge colvin speaks directly 327 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,930 To the teens sitting in her court 328 00:14:26,132 --> 00:14:28,198 To remind them that certain choices they make 329 00:14:28,268 --> 00:14:31,469 Can bring on the consequences that may lead to trouble, 330 00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:33,471 Jail, or even death. 331 00:14:33,540 --> 00:14:36,541 - 'cause listen to me. 332 00:14:36,609 --> 00:14:38,475 The way you're going, 333 00:14:38,544 --> 00:14:40,811 You will go to jail, 334 00:14:40,881 --> 00:14:43,815 Or you will get dumped in this body bag. 335 00:14:44,017 --> 00:14:47,285 One of two things. What do you wanna do? 336 00:14:47,487 --> 00:14:49,820 Young ladies, 337 00:14:49,889 --> 00:14:51,822 Whether anyone has ever told you before, 338 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:55,560 You're special, you're uniquely made. 339 00:14:55,762 --> 00:14:57,762 Stop acting like you're trash 340 00:14:57,830 --> 00:14:59,497 And putting pictures of yourself 341 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:00,298 Up on the internet. 342 00:15:00,367 --> 00:15:02,567 Stop being disrespectful to your parents. 343 00:15:02,635 --> 00:15:04,836 Care about your future. 344 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:06,838 Be somebody. Anybody can be nothing. 345 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:09,307 It doesn't take anything to be nothing. 346 00:15:09,509 --> 00:15:10,642 Be something. 347 00:15:10,844 --> 00:15:12,010 Do you understand what I'm saying? 348 00:15:13,980 --> 00:15:15,780 - It certainly appears the judge's words 349 00:15:15,848 --> 00:15:18,449 Are being heard loud and clear. 350 00:15:18,518 --> 00:15:19,717 - Care about yourselves. 351 00:15:19,786 --> 00:15:20,985 The fact that you're shedding tears 352 00:15:21,053 --> 00:15:23,254 Means you wanna be better and you wanna do better. 353 00:15:23,322 --> 00:15:24,788 Do it. 354 00:15:24,857 --> 00:15:26,858 The only person stopping you is you. 355 00:15:26,926 --> 00:15:28,926 Do better than what you've been doing. 356 00:15:28,995 --> 00:15:31,929 Do you understand me? Do you understand me? 357 00:15:31,998 --> 00:15:33,598 I don't expect to ever see the three of you all 358 00:15:33,800 --> 00:15:34,732 Back in my courtroom like this. 359 00:15:34,801 --> 00:15:36,801 One day, I want you to come tell me, 360 00:15:37,003 --> 00:15:39,804 "judge colvin--" when I got gray in my hair 361 00:15:39,872 --> 00:15:40,538 'cause I can't even cover it anymore 362 00:15:40,740 --> 00:15:41,605 'cause there's so much gray. 363 00:15:41,674 --> 00:15:42,807 I want you to come tell me, 364 00:15:43,009 --> 00:15:44,542 "judge colvin, I graduated from college. 365 00:15:44,744 --> 00:15:46,077 "you might not remember me, 366 00:15:46,145 --> 00:15:49,881 But you said something to me that made a difference." 367 00:15:50,083 --> 00:15:52,083 - And the judge is just getting warmed up. 368 00:15:52,151 --> 00:15:54,419 As this deputy steps out of the way of the judge, 369 00:15:54,621 --> 00:15:56,688 Who's on a mission. 370 00:15:56,890 --> 00:15:59,557 - Don't let me see you here again. 371 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:02,626 Anybody can do nothing. 372 00:16:02,696 --> 00:16:04,562 Why would you wanna do nothing? 373 00:16:04,764 --> 00:16:06,230 Anybody can do and be nothing. 374 00:16:06,299 --> 00:16:07,765 ♪ ♪ 375 00:16:07,834 --> 00:16:09,300 Who thinks they're better than that? 376 00:16:09,368 --> 00:16:12,704 ♪ ♪ 377 00:16:12,906 --> 00:16:13,637 Down slow. Okay, put your hand down. 378 00:16:13,706 --> 00:16:14,772 Now, slow raising your hand, 379 00:16:14,840 --> 00:16:16,307 Let me tell you folks something. 380 00:16:16,509 --> 00:16:17,508 You are special, 381 00:16:17,710 --> 00:16:19,977 And you are uniquely made, 382 00:16:20,046 --> 00:16:21,645 And nobody else can do what you're supposed to do 383 00:16:21,714 --> 00:16:23,848 In this world. Nobody can. 384 00:16:23,917 --> 00:16:26,184 And if you don't do it, we won't have it. 385 00:16:26,386 --> 00:16:27,785 ♪ ♪ 386 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:29,520 - As a member of the courtroom staff 387 00:16:29,589 --> 00:16:30,521 Reaches for the tissues, 388 00:16:30,589 --> 00:16:32,457 The judge closes out 389 00:16:32,659 --> 00:16:33,524 An unforgettable speech 390 00:16:33,593 --> 00:16:35,659 With a final thought. 391 00:16:35,728 --> 00:16:37,461 - And when I see you are hurting, 392 00:16:37,530 --> 00:16:39,930 It makes me hurt, too, 393 00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:41,866 Because I don't even know you all personally, 394 00:16:41,934 --> 00:16:43,267 But I love each and every one of you. 395 00:16:43,336 --> 00:16:45,937 ♪ ♪ 396 00:16:46,139 --> 00:16:47,805 And I don't want you to come here in my courtroom 397 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:49,406 And I have to sentence you as an adult 398 00:16:49,475 --> 00:16:52,410 At the age of 17. 399 00:16:52,479 --> 00:16:53,811 I don't want that. 400 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:55,880 I don't want to experience that myself, 401 00:16:55,949 --> 00:16:58,082 And I don't want you all to experience that. 402 00:16:58,151 --> 00:17:00,818 - Judge colvin says she can measure the success 403 00:17:00,887 --> 00:17:03,087 Of the consider the consequences program 404 00:17:03,155 --> 00:17:06,557 Seeing those kids who were once in the courtroom 405 00:17:06,625 --> 00:17:08,993 Find community today. 406 00:17:14,300 --> 00:17:17,902 - Next we go to a hearing in douglas county, georgia. 407 00:17:17,971 --> 00:17:21,238 The defendant is 32-year-old sahara fakhir. 408 00:17:21,307 --> 00:17:22,906 ♪ ♪ 409 00:17:22,975 --> 00:17:24,575 She's been charged with armed robbery, 410 00:17:24,643 --> 00:17:26,043 Burglary, and murder. 411 00:17:26,112 --> 00:17:28,913 The victim was 66-year-old local businessman 412 00:17:29,115 --> 00:17:31,449 Jerry wheeler, who was stabbed in his home 413 00:17:31,651 --> 00:17:32,516 While making dinner. 414 00:17:32,585 --> 00:17:33,918 Wheeler was the father 415 00:17:33,987 --> 00:17:36,520 Of a douglas county sheriff's office deputy 416 00:17:36,589 --> 00:17:37,788 Who discovered the body. 417 00:17:37,857 --> 00:17:39,724 Fakhir didn't know the victim, 418 00:17:39,926 --> 00:17:41,325 And there was no apparent motive 419 00:17:41,528 --> 00:17:44,662 For the crime. 420 00:17:44,864 --> 00:17:45,530 She's in court to hear charges, 421 00:17:45,598 --> 00:17:46,930 And from the start, 422 00:17:46,999 --> 00:17:49,534 Doesn't seem to appreciate the magnitude 423 00:17:49,602 --> 00:17:50,735 Of what she's facing 424 00:17:50,803 --> 00:17:53,003 - You're charged with the murder 425 00:17:53,073 --> 00:17:57,008 Of jerry franklin wheeler. Do you understand that? 426 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:59,743 - In the masonic courthouse. I understand that. 427 00:17:59,812 --> 00:18:00,878 I understand that this courthouse 428 00:18:00,947 --> 00:18:03,214 Is a cursed courthouse. Yes, I understand. 429 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:04,015 - Okay... 430 00:18:12,292 --> 00:18:13,891 ♪ ♪ 431 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:17,028 - The judge takes the claim in stride, 432 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:19,830 But as the topic shifts to legal representation, 433 00:18:19,899 --> 00:18:22,500 That's when things get really bizarre. 434 00:18:22,569 --> 00:18:24,701 - Do you have a lawyer? 435 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:26,904 - Allah is my lawyer right now. 436 00:18:26,972 --> 00:18:27,638 - Are you-- - he's speaking through me. 437 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,307 - Are you going to get a lawyer? 438 00:18:29,375 --> 00:18:30,707 ♪ ♪ 439 00:18:30,776 --> 00:18:32,577 - Allah is my lawyer right now, 440 00:18:32,779 --> 00:18:34,845 And if you do not release me, 441 00:18:34,914 --> 00:18:37,915 Allah will have his vengeance on you, 442 00:18:37,984 --> 00:18:40,518 Like he did in 2009, when he sent that flood. 443 00:18:40,587 --> 00:18:42,987 It's only gonna get worse. 444 00:18:44,323 --> 00:18:47,524 - It's unclear what flood the defendant is referring to, 445 00:18:47,593 --> 00:18:49,793 So the judge carries on. 446 00:18:49,862 --> 00:18:52,997 - Well, if you cannot employ a lawyer, 447 00:18:53,199 --> 00:18:56,000 Then you can apply with the public defender's office 448 00:18:56,068 --> 00:18:58,536 For an appointment with one at no cost to you. 449 00:18:58,604 --> 00:18:59,937 - I mean what I said. 450 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:03,207 - I'm just trying to inform you of your rights. 451 00:19:03,275 --> 00:19:06,210 - Now, I better be released from that masonic courthouse. 452 00:19:06,412 --> 00:19:07,678 ♪ ♪ 453 00:19:07,747 --> 00:19:09,547 - Unfazed by fakhir's demands 454 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:11,682 And divine proclamations, 455 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:13,951 The judge tries to finish up. 456 00:19:14,020 --> 00:19:16,820 - Grand jury will meet, and it will determine 457 00:19:16,890 --> 00:19:18,556 Whether or not to proceed with this case. 458 00:19:18,624 --> 00:19:19,890 Do you understand that? 459 00:19:19,959 --> 00:19:22,293 - If they disbelieve, they better not proceed. 460 00:19:22,361 --> 00:19:23,227 ♪ ♪ 461 00:19:23,296 --> 00:19:24,695 - Okay. 462 00:19:24,763 --> 00:19:27,431 Bond will not be granted today. 463 00:19:27,634 --> 00:19:28,832 If you want such a bond, 464 00:19:28,902 --> 00:19:30,368 You can make application and have a hearing 465 00:19:30,570 --> 00:19:31,435 As to that matter. 466 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:32,703 Do you understand? 467 00:19:32,771 --> 00:19:34,839 - Why can't I get a bond today? 468 00:19:34,907 --> 00:19:35,506 - I'm not going to grant a bond today. 469 00:19:35,575 --> 00:19:36,707 - Why? - This is just 470 00:19:36,775 --> 00:19:37,908 An initial appearance. - Why? 471 00:19:37,977 --> 00:19:40,444 - Because it's going to have to have a hearing 472 00:19:40,512 --> 00:19:42,446 To have a bond. 473 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,315 Anything else, miss? 474 00:19:44,383 --> 00:19:45,583 ♪ ♪ 475 00:19:45,785 --> 00:19:46,651 - Perhaps out of frustration, 476 00:19:46,853 --> 00:19:48,986 Fakhir moves on from the judge 477 00:19:49,054 --> 00:19:51,455 And begins criticizing a local news station 478 00:19:51,658 --> 00:19:52,990 Covering the hearing. 479 00:20:00,867 --> 00:20:02,667 - They're a member of the public. 480 00:20:02,869 --> 00:20:03,934 They can film in the courthouse. 481 00:20:04,003 --> 00:20:05,335 - They're a member of the disbelieving public. 482 00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:07,538 - All right. 483 00:20:07,606 --> 00:20:09,207 - Thank you, your honor. 484 00:20:09,409 --> 00:20:10,274 ♪ ♪ 485 00:20:10,343 --> 00:20:13,010 - Fakhir's case eventually goes to trial. 486 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:15,346 She's found guilty of murder and armed robbery 487 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:16,813 And burglary. 488 00:20:16,882 --> 00:20:18,482 She's currently in a state prison 489 00:20:18,551 --> 00:20:19,750 Serving a life sentence 490 00:20:19,819 --> 00:20:21,819 With no possibility of parole. 491 00:20:21,888 --> 00:20:24,755 That's it for this edition of "courtcam." 492 00:20:24,824 --> 00:20:26,991 I'm dan abrams. Thanks for watching.