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If you want the full coverage, it's linked in the description below. But for now, let's get into it.

Today, we are going to see what Judge M sentences Corey Richens to. She is facing either 25 years to life or life without parole.

The judge can choose either of those options. Today, we have impact statements. Grab your Kleenex. My outstanding questions are before we get to court. One, will Corey have anything to say or not? Two, what's the sentencing going to be? The judge only has two options, but what's the sentencing going to be? Three, this is the big question for me.

Let me know what you think.

Is the defense going to put on anything?

Is the defense going to put on any mitigation?

I don't know.

I guess we'll find out together because we are going to go to court.

Your Honor, my name is Gene Richards.

I'm married to the father.

No parents should ever have to bury their child.

It's a loss that changes you forever. Eric was taking from us way too soon. And his loss has left a permanent

hole in our family that will never be filled ever. Eric was first and

foremost an incredible father. To his three boys, Carter, Ashton, and Wes. His sons were his

world, and he was theirs also. They didn't just see him as a dad. They saw him as their

best friend, their coach, their mentor, their protector. He was present in every part of

their lives. Whether it was soccer, baseball, basketball, or any activity that they were involved in.

Eric was their coaching, encouraging, and supporting not only his own boys, but every child on the team.

Eric didn't just coach sports. He built confidence.

He built character and friendships.

He gave his time freely because he cared deeply about helping young people grow into strong,

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