COURTROOM UPDATES: George Huguely sentencing hearing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WTVR) – CBS 6 reporter Catie Beck is proving updates from the Charlottesville court where convicted murderer George Huguely V is being sentenced for the murder of Yeardley Love.
Attorneys are pushing for a 14-year sentence instead of the 26 recommended by a jury.
To review complete CBS 6 coverage of the George Huguely trial, click here.
Although, with good behavior, he could be released with 85% of sentenced served.
BREAKING: Judge Edward Hogshire sentenced Huguely to 23 years, with 1 year for larceny served concurrently. Three years supervised release. The total time he will serve is 23 years.
Huguely says to the court. “Mrs. Love and Lexie, I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray you may find peace.” He began tearing up.
Francis McQ. Lawrence, Huguely’s attorney has finished. Chapman is making a rebuttal. We are getting closer to sentencing. CHapman says it isn’t about too much alcohol, it is about too much violence.
Chapman objects to the Huguely defense when they ask the court to consider the civil suit brought against Huguely by the Love family. Refresher on that: http://wtvr.com/2012/05/03/mom-sues-state-and-uva/
"In terms of where does this fall on the murder spectrum, your honor, we respectfully submit that it falls on the lowest end." #Huguely atty—
Ted Strong, reporter (@DailyProgTed) August 30, 2012
The defense reminds the court that these three incidents of Huguely’s aggressive, violent behavior do not define him in totality.
Chapman concludes. Says that Huguely had 3 opportunities to change his life–three wake-up calls. The defense attorney has started addressing the court.
Chapman is making closing arguments. He has also asked that the court impose another year of probation for the grand larceny charge. AND that Huguely not drink alcohol for a year. Which he probably will not have had for years anyhow…..
Chapman: Huguely had 3 wake-up calls before Love's death. 1) HS lax coach confrontation, 2) '08 arrest, 3) fight with Gill.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Prosecutor: "Mr. #Huguely is a young man and he's going to be a young man when released."—
Ted Strong, reporter (@DailyProgTed) August 30, 2012
Chapman, the Commonwealth Attorney is addressing Judge Hogshire. He asks the court to impose 3 years of “post release supervision.” Again, Huguely faces 25 years for second-degree murder and one year for grand larceny.
Prosecutor says that Huguely is a young man, and says he will be a young man when released.
Huguely’s uncle talks about Huguely saving a fellow family member from an auto injury, saying he is capable of giving to society. “This boy was always a giver. He’s not a taker. I don’t know what happened that night.”
Huguely defense asks for a fair sentence, not based upon stereotypes or automatic reactions. Testimony has resumed, now with Huguely’s uncle.
What a week for Charlottesville. The President visited yesterday. Now the Huguely media caravan is back…aaaaaaand, it’s the first week of classes at UVa. Bet there is a lot of coffee being brewed in that town!!!!
Court is in recess right now.
Scordo calls Huguely “his spiritual grandson.”
The priest, in robes, says that “The person the media describes as harsh, wild… I never got that sense about him at all.”
They apparently spoke about faith, prayer, life, reading the Bible, family, UVa, sports but he, according to the Daily Progress reporter, never spoke with Huguely about the night of Love’s death. He said that Huguely was not a hostile or bitter man.
Father Joseph Scordo of St Thomas Aquina Catholic Church is one the stand. He said he felt called to visit Huguely in jail. “It was no voice, but it was clear and it would not go away.” He has visited him every week for two years.
As CBS 6 Jerrita Patterson reported earlier, Huguely will have to serve at least 85 percent of his term under Va. sentencing rules. He has been held in the Charlottesville jail since his May 4, 2010, arrest, and those two years will be considered time served.
Aunt on #Huguely punching teammate who went home with Love: "I'm sorry to say this, but I think they were in bed together."—
Ted Strong, reporter (@DailyProgTed) August 30, 2012
The aunt said that, per Huguely’s drinking, she never saw anything out of the ordinary. Even when pushed, she says about the instance where Huguely assaulted a friend, that “I could see why a young kid might do that.” (via CBS19)
The Aunt says that “drinking in all the universities in this country is rampant,” according to the Daily Progress. She says that the instances of aggression won’t change her image of George. “No one’s perfect,” she says.
The aunt has established that George Huguely was like a brother to her own son, who is two years younger. The aunt said that growing up Huguely was a happy, normal, good-natured kid.
Final note on Masur. He said that Huguely hung out with a group of kids (think University of Virginia, hello) that had aspirations, he never saw conduct issues.
#Huguely's aunt, Maria Fisher, now on the stand. Has known "Georgie," as she called him, since birth.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Masur’s testimony is that he never saw George have behavior issues. He said that George was a great example and the kind of guy who had no problem talking to adults or kids. Again, he is the first defense witness. The prosecution rested after trying to establish a pattern of violence. Specifically, choking necks and punching faces–similar to Yeardley Love’s fatality.
Henry Masur is a professor of medicine at George Washington University. His son played sports with Huguely. Masur is being questioned by defense. Masur said that Huguely “fit in with the kind of kids we wanted our son to be with.”
Commonwealth has rested in sentencing hearing. Defense up now. First witness is Henry Mazur, whose son played basketball with #Huguely.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Gill and Love had "sexual intercourse" days before her death. Described relationship as "shallow" — friends, not dating.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
So far Commonwealth has called 4 witnesses in over an hour of testimony. #Huguely—
Lowell Melser (@MelserWBAL) August 30, 2012
Gill said #Huguely felt bad and apologized. "We decided to be proactive and approach our coaches before they approached us."—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Attack on Gill happened after a party with #Love after she told him the two had broken up.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Gill, a #Huguely teammate, said he had swelling on the side of his head and his eyes.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Next witness is Gavin Gill, who's known #Huguely since high school. In college, he woke up with Huguely on top of him, beating him up.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
A detective would ask her about the incident as part of the #Love murder investigation.—
Lowell Melser (@MelserWBAL) August 30, 2012
On cross, Bordley says #Huguely was one of her dad's favorite players and treated him like a son.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Bordley: Bouncer escorted #Huguely out of bar after the incident.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Bordley told her father about #Huguely's excessive drinking. Father approached Huguely.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Bordley told her father about #Huguely's excessive drinking. Father approached Huguely.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Next witness is Claire Bordley, who knew #Huguely since high school and whose father coached him in HS.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Pre-sentence report also says the Loves received $5,000 award to cover funeral expenses.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Stephanie Aladj is the first witness on the stand. #Love's sorority sister. Has known #Huguely since 2006.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Quagliana reminded the judge that #Huguely was found not guilty of the commonwealth's most serious offense — 1st degree murder.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Those planning to testify just left the courtroom. At least five could be seen on the closed circuit TV in the courtroom annex.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
Quagliana, defense atty: A "lesser sentence won't erase" what's been done to #Huguely or #Love.—
CBS19 Huguely Trial (@CBS19Huguely) August 30, 2012
This is George Huguely arriving for sentencing today . Hair is much longer than at trial and has gained some weight. http://t.co/ecS2MSQO—
Catie Beck (@CatieBeck6) August 30, 2012
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We've seen this before. Media frenzy before Huguely hearing . http://t.co/RvNGDusb—
Catie Beck (@CatieBeck6) August 30, 2012
Back on the Huguely murder case today. His formal sentencing will start at 1pm. I'll be tweeting and web blogging details as they happen.—
Catie Beck (@CatieBeck6) August 30, 2012
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