Three of the Manila 5 defendants sentenced according to negotiated pleas

(Thomson)

(Mitchell)

(Godoy-Standley)

Sentencing for Brandon Mitchell, Tamara Thomson and Hector Godoy-Standley was completed just now. They are three of the Manila 5 suspects who entered pleas for the death of Tyson Claros. All three are going to prison.

Thomson is represented by Mr. David  Nims. She pleaded guilty to an amended count, PC 192 (a), voluntary manslaughter and special allegation that a firearm was used  in the commission of crime. Stipulated term of 14 years. She waived 1/2 her custody rights and right to appeal. Probation was denied by Judge Christopher Wilson.

Brandon Mitchell is represented by Ms. Andrea Sullivan. He pleaded guilty to Count 2 carjacking for a 5 year prison term and special allegation that a firearm was used in the commission of a crime which carries a sentence of up to 25 years as well as added Count 3, voluntary manslaughter for a 2 year term, which he will serve consecutively. He did not waive credits but entered an apellate waiver.

Hector Godoy-Standley, represented by Mr. Russ Clanton waived his appellate rights and all pre sentence credits. Godoy-Standley pleaded guilty to being an accessory to the crime of carjacking for a stipulated term of three years and 1 year term for the special allegation that he was "armed during the commission of the crime." Probation and mandatory supervision was denied by Judge Wilson. Judge Wilson also denied defense request for a split sentence.

Before he sentenced the three defendants, Judge Wilson said that "two words come to mind: shattered lives; across the board by adolescent decisions." He commented on the age of the defendants saying all were under 25 years old.

Court minutes:

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