Man Sentenced For Shooting Girl After Being Told Child Wasn’t His
“Please show some mercy for a man who was learning to be a better person, a father and a businessman,” she asked the judge.
Smith also showed regret for the almost deadly reaction as he stated that hearing his daughter wasn’t his, on top of the infidelity in the relationship, devastated him.
“I made a terrible decision that day, a terrible decision that day, your honor,” Smith said. “And it came from me being hurt just hearing my daughter wasn’t mine. That hurt me so bad, and other infidelities that we’ve been sweeping under the rug. We both need counseling, your honor. We both need counseling.”
Husling acknowledged his remorse but stated that he still needs to pay for his actions on the fateful day.
While Hulsing said he believed Smith was genuinely sorry and acknowledged the courage it takes to plead guilty, he said Smith needs to face consequences for his actions.
“I do believe that your expressions of remorse are genuine,” Hulsing said. “It’s not unusual for people to state false statements of remorse in an attempt to get a more lenient sentence. I don’t believe that’s the case. I do believe that if you could rewind the clock, you would. I don’t think there’s any doubt about that.”
The sentencing took place April 18.
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