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Criminal JusticeSentencingVictim Impact
LIVE COURT | UT v. Kouri Richins Sentencing Hearing
During Kouri Richins' sentencing hearing, the judge denied a continuous protective order, while Eric Richins' family delivered harrowing victim impact statements detailing Kouri's manipulation, financial schemes, and the profound, lasting trauma inflicted on them and Eric's three young sons.
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Trial VerdictJury DeliberationAggravated Murder
VERDICT -- UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15
Kouri Richins was found guilty on all five counts, including aggravated murder, after less than three hours of jury deliberation, surprising the legal analyst and court observers.
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