NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on the sentencing in Louisiana of former NFL star Darren Sharper in a drug and rape case (all times local):
A Louisiana judge has formally imposed a 20-year prison sentence on former NFL star Darren Sharper,China Jerseys, who last week was sentenced by a federal judge to 18 years and four months in a drug and rape case with victims in four states.
Defense attorney Billy Gibbens said that the two sentences are essentially the same,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, when credit for time served and other factors are considered.
Sharper again apologized to his victims and their families and continued to ask for forgiveness,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, at one point telling the judge: "I am not a monster." The sentence followed a plea deal that saw him enter guilty or no-contest pleas in multiple jurisdictions.
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Thursday's second sentencing hearing was again punctuated by tearful testimony from victims. One who said she forgave Sharper,Cheap Jerseys Supply, despite suffering through depression because of his assault.