Citing the second jury verdict, Bodhi Tree's lawyer Heidi Holmquist argued that the special allegation be thrown out and requested probation for Tree.
The matter has been referred to probation for a pre sentencing report and sentencing has been set for October 10 at 2 p.m. Ms. Holmquist requested the October date since she will be away on vacation and to give probation adequate time to prepare their report.
DDA Elan Firpo came from another courtroom. While she submitted on the special allegation, she requested definite date for sentencing and no more continuances mainly because the victim's families are flying in from out of town. Other community members and jurors want to be present.
Members of the jury and friends of Christina and Sunshine were present for sentencing and said they "would be disappointed" if Tree got probation.
Mr. Russo and Ms. Holmquist did not even acknowledge the two jurors who wished them a nice weekend after today's hearing.
Judge Reinholtsen stated on record the penal code that Ms. Holmquist stated asking for a ruling special allegations "are not true."
I am still updating this post about the special allegation and ruling ...please check back later...
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