Judge Mike Rickert

Judge Mike Rickert sentenced Michael to the maximum amount of time in prison, 26 and a half years.

Judge Mike Rickert sentenced Michael to the maximum amount of time in prison, 26 and a half years.

The absurdity of the actions that you took on that day are beyond belief. And I've got to tell you, there's large parts of your story I just flat do not believe and never will.

The absurdity of the actions that you took on that day are beyond belief. And I've got to tell you, there's large parts of your story I just flat do not believe and never will.

The pieces don't fit very well in this case after four weeks. And to a certain degree, I almost have more questions now than I had when we picked the jury.

The pieces don't fit very well in this case after four weeks. And to a certain degree, I almost have more questions now than I had when we picked the jury.

It did have an interesting cast of characters. Everybody appeared at first blush to be very, very good citizens.

It did have an interesting cast of characters. Everybody appeared at first blush to be very, very good citizens.

The case became very sensationalized, much to my chagrin. That makes things more difficult for us as we're trying to ensure that both sides get a fair shake and that justice is actually done.

The case became very sensationalized, much to my chagrin. That makes things more difficult for us as we're trying to ensure that both sides get a fair shake and that justice is actually done.

The trial actually lasted four weeks. The investigation lasted for the year prior to that. And the twists and the turns in the plot and the details of this case just kept changing.

The trial actually lasted four weeks. The investigation lasted for the year prior to that. And the twists and the turns in the plot and the details of this case just kept changing.

Mr. Brown, you got a new witness for us?

Mr. Brown, you got a new witness for us?