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Judge sentences slain NYPD hero Jonathan Diller's killer as widow describes lifetime of grief
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- Rivera received a sentence of 115 years to life in prison for the NYPD officer’s death and related charges.
- Diller’s widow described a 'life sentence of grief' during the courtroom statements.
- Prosecutors and the district attorney emphasized Rivera’s lengthy criminal history and threat to the community.
- The judge underscored that Rivera would die in a prison cell, signaling a clear punishment.
- The sentencing followed Rivera’s conviction on aggravated manslaughter and attempted murder charges.
- The jury acquitted Rivera of first-degree murder, prompting outrage among law enforcement.
- Rivera’s sentencing included an extra term under state law for persistent felons.
- Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz commented on the impact of the sentence.
- The courtroom saw emotional victim-impact statements from Diller’s family.
- The case highlighted the debate over accountability for repeat offenders.
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