Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Jury Trial - discussion *GUILTY*

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 27m27 minutes ago
"He decided to get rid of the evidence, to help his friend," she said.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
Govt reads from letter: #Tsarnaev brothers' murderous rampage across Cambridge & Watertown might have been prevented @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 25m25 minutes ago
Government not contending Dias was the "cause" of Collier's death, but reads Collier's family statement saying he could have prevented it.

lysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
Judge points out the government is not contending that #Kadyrbayev caused the death of Sean Collier @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 24m24 minutes ago
Judge trying to differentiate between "could have," and being legally obligated to. Saying Dias wouldn't be responsible in a civil court.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 3m3 minutes ago
Govt: we will never know whether his actions would have prevented Collier's murder @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 24m24 minutes ago
“It does go to his moral character,” Siegmann saying, “We will never know whether his actions could have prevented it.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 3m3 minutes ago
Govt: "I can't imagine a more serious crime that has been committed in Massachusetts" than the bombing @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2m2 minutes ago
Govt: the court has in its power to send a strong message that obstructing a terrorism investigation will not be tolerated @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 22m22 minutes ago
Siegmann saying we talking about a terrorism investigation, worst of worse crimes. Court can send message obstruction won't be tolerated

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 1m1 minute ago
Defense attorney Robert Stahl says #Kadyrbayev has accepted responsibility for his actions, cannot defend them morally @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 32s33 seconds ago
Defense says #Kadyrbayev knows exactly what he should have done legally now @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 34s35 seconds ago
Defense says #Kadyrbayev was barely 19 when this happened @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 22m22 minutes ago
Dias' lawyer Robert Stahl stands to say his client has taken all responsibility for his actions. Saying client has matured since then.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 21m21 minutes ago
“I look at Dias as someone who was 19 at the time, a foreign exchange student, who came to this country to learn," Stahl says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 19m19 minutes ago
Judge interjects: Dias had backpack for hours, a friend said not smart. “This was not instantaneous, this was an extended period of time.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 19m19 minutes ago
Judge says this was "not instantaneous" decision by #Kadyrbayev says there was "enough time for someone to have second thoughts" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 18m18 minutes ago
Judge: "The defendant knew almost immediately it was his friend, certainly knew in time to go to the apt & take things" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 19m19 minutes ago
"It appears from the evidence in this case that the defendant knew almost immediately that it was his friend," the judge says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 17m17 minutes ago
Stahl doesn't try to argue: “What Dias was wrong, he acknowledges that, he takes full responsibility."

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 16m16 minutes ago
“He was a young man who did something extremely stupid, and extremely wrong," Stahl says.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 19m19 minutes ago
Judge says the laptop was valuable & may have been taken for its value, but says the "backpack wasn't" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 17m17 minutes ago
Defense: "He is a young man who did something extremely stupid, reprehensible" but he has grown since then @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 16m16 minutes ago
Defense: "The sentence #Kadyrbayev has already served" is enough of a deterrent for others thinking of doing the same @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 16m16 minutes ago
Says anyone who has watched this case will see it serves as a deterrent: This is a teenager picked up by the FBI, jailed since Day One.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 14m14 minutes ago
Stahl asking for three years in prison, which, "Is more than Mr. Kadyrbayev deserves."

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 16m16 minutes ago
Defense: "there has been a severe consequence for an action or a lack of action" @NECN #KadyrbayevM

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 16m16 minutes ago
Judge says defense is making a suggestion that two years is enough of a punishment @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 16m16 minutes ago
Defense says it had asked for a 3 year sentence. Prosecution wanted 7 years. The plea deal is 7 years. @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 14m14 minutes ago
Stahl saying he won't go to a prison camp. Because he is not US citizen, nature of crimes, he will be in a secure prison, likely isolation

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 13m13 minutes ago
"His family is thousands of miles away. He will be isolated," he says.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 14m14 minutes ago
Defense: anyone who has read about this case with a child in college understands there are consequences & they are severe @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 14m14 minutes ago
Defense says "the lesson has been loud and clear" everyone has learned about taking civic responsibility @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 13m13 minutes ago
"that this behavior has consequences, these consequences are severe, you will be put in jail," Stahl says.

ilton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 12m12 minutes ago
“It sends a loud and clear signal that you are held responsible for your actions," Stahl says.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 14m14 minutes ago
Defense: #Kadyrbayev comes from a country where law enforcement is not the protector of society @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 12m12 minutes ago
With judging interrupting to say, "There's no justification for obstruction," Stahl steps back. Agrees. Explains Dias was young, immature

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 13m13 minutes ago
Judge:when someone's been in this country for a time they're expected to conform to norms, like contacting law enforcement @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 12m12 minutes ago
Defense: "we have youth, immaturity...abuse of some of the freedoms he found in this society" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 13m13 minutes ago
Defense: "Dias was never in trouble before...was known as kind, gentle." @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 12m12 minutes ago
"Dias has brought shame not only on himself but his entire family," Stahl saying, noting father is here in court. Only one.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 13m13 minutes ago
Defense: "Dias has brought shame on himself and his family. His father is here today" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 12m12 minutes ago
Defense: #Kadyrbayev's father was the only one who could travel here because "they had to scrape together money" for him to make it @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 11m11 minutes ago
Defense: #Kadrybayev's father lost his job because he traveled here for so long, already caring for another child with Down syndrome @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 12m12 minutes ago
Dias is from Kazakhstan, would be deported back after prison sentence.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 8m8 minutes ago
Stahl saying Dias no role in bombings, but will forever be connected: "He will be labeled with this red label for the rest of his life.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 10m10 minutes ago
Defense: #Kadyrbayev "will be labeled with this red label for the rest of his life" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 9m9 minutes ago
Defense: "that will stick with him for the rest of his life, I think that's a strong message internationally" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 8m8 minutes ago
Defense: he has apologized & will continue to apologize to the Boston community, to the victims @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
Stahl asks Judge to not order supervised release for Kadyrbayev, cuz he will deported, but Judge says may not be case.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 7m7 minutes ago
Defense: obviously supervised release will not happen because he will be deported after serving prison sentence @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 6m6 minutes ago
Judge says the supervised release after his sentence is merely in place in case there are any changes with immigration @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 6m6 minutes ago
Judge is giving #Kadyrbayev opportunity to speak @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
Dias stands before Judge to say he understands what is at issue.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 6m6 minutes ago
"I want to start by saying how truly sorry I am for all the families, the victims, their friends, for what happened," Dias says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
Recognizes he should have called police. Thinks about it daily in prison. "I regret it everyday since I came to jail," he says.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 5m5 minutes ago
"Now I know that every decision has consequences, not only affect me & my family but the victims" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
"I really can't believe I acted so stupidly & irresponsible & if I could go back I would change it, I am ashamed sir." @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 6m6 minutes ago
"Now I know every decision has consequences, my decision has consequences as well....and I apologize for that."

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
Asks himself, "How stupid I was to do such a thing..but I don't have an answer."

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 5m5 minutes ago
"I am ashamed I would be connected to this terrible event...I should have assisted & if I could go back I would have" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
"I am a different person, the person I remember back then, I am ashamed of that person, I wanted to ask for understanding" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 6m6 minutes ago
"I am ashamed sir, I am ashamed for my actions...I know my decision put shame on my name." His family.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
He takes a big breath, a groan almost, and pauses. Expresses regret.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
"I'm not excusing my decisions. I did it....I know my decisions were wrong."

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
Says he has matured. "The person I was back then, I"m ashamed of that person. I just want to ask you to understand me"

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 5m5 minutes ago
#Kadyrbayev says it was "stupidity & fear" that kept him from helping investigators, but says "that's not an excuse" @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 5m5 minutes ago
He sits. One of his lawyers puts her arm on his back. He takes drink of water.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 5m5 minutes ago
Judge now addresses #Kadyrbayev @NECN


Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 4m4 minutes ago
Judge saying this case "quite complex," has so many factors at issue. Looks at the seriousness of the offense, terrorism related.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
Judge: it's very difficult to think of an offense in terms of obstruction worse than this @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 3m3 minutes ago
Judge: there is no legal obligation to call police but there is a moral obligation @NECN #Kadyrbayev

lysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2m2 minutes ago
Judge: "this was an investigation of such critical importance" - "the defendant here could have helped & he didn't" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 2m2 minutes ago
“This was an investigation of such critical importance to the safety and security of the public," Judge says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 2m2 minutes ago
"And the defendant here could have helped them, but he didn’t.”

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 2m2 minutes ago
Judge says “there’s a moral obligation to do that and the failure to do that was indicative of an intent to commit a very serious crime.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 42s42 seconds ago
Judge: "when you look at various social media used here it's repugnant, you want to take a shower" @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 1m1 minute ago
“Anyone confronted with the information unfolding in real time would have understood the seriousness of this," the judge says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 1m1 minute ago
"And how important it would have been to have all the information available.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2m2 minutes ago
But judge says age of defendant & maturity should be considered @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 2m2 minutes ago
Judge going over letters submitted in Dias' files, many under seal. Says they were genuine, spoke of a young man overcame struggles.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 48s48 seconds ago
Judge recognizes he’s in isolation now, but, “The nature of the offense is such that he’s vulnerable, that’s why he’s in lock down.”

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 4m4 minutes ago
Judge says a decision was made to come to the U.S. & the U.S. has different values & the defendant should have known that @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 3m3 minutes ago
Judge Woodlock says he's been doing sentencings for 29 years. Reflects on #Kadyrbayev support letters @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2m2 minutes ago
Judge: #Kadyrbayev is in 23hr lockdown "because the nature of the offense is such that he's vulnerable, that's why he's locked down" @NECN

lysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 1m1 minute ago
Judge says he believes #Kadyrbayev is a different person than "when he was smoking & joking in his apartment" at UMass-Dartmouth @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 31s31 seconds ago
Judge: "it strikes me it is not adequately satisfying" to give him a sentence of time served @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 3m3 minutes ago
Judge going over issue of deterrence. Saying clear that Dias, if put in this position, wouldn’t do it again.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 1m1 minute ago
Judge turns to “general deterrence,” which he calls a bit of fiction. No telling how people in community would react to this.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 22s23 seconds ago
“General deterrence reflects responsibilities we all have to each other in the community," Judge says.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 8s9 seconds ago
“And general deterrence ought to reflect the seriousness of the offense."

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 1m1 minute ago
Judge says he has to weigh specific & general deterrence & they aren't comparable in this case, but sentence still needed @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia retweeted
Carl Stevens ‏@carlwbz 1m1 minute ago
As Judge Woodlock verbally unspools his thinking on sentencing, I can almost see an invisible set of scales floating in front of him.

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 42s42 seconds ago
Judge goes 60 months count one, conspiracy, the maximum, and 72 counts for count 2, obstructions. (six years)

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 16s17 seconds ago
BREAKING: judge sentences #Tsarnaev friend Dias #Kadyrbayev to 6 years in prison @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 15s16 seconds ago
Judge says #Kadyrbayev will also have three years supervised released @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 12m12 minutes ago
Dias has served just over 2 years in prison now. Government wanted 7 years, defense wanted three. He will serve six.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 11m11 minutes ago
#Kadyrbayev has already served two years in prison, so he would be released in 2019 @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 7m7 minutes ago
“There is no professional satisfaction in imposing a sentence in a case like this where the entire community has been victimized” Judge says

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 10m10 minutes ago
Judge: there is no pleasure or professional satisfaction in imposing a sentence like this @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 9m9 minutes ago
Judge says the entire community was victimized @NECN #Kadyrbayev

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 8m8 minutes ago
"And the defendant recognizes it, his family recognizes it."

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 7m7 minutes ago
“Mr. Kadyrbayev, you’re being held responsible. You’ve come to understand you’re responsible for your acts," Judge says.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 7m7 minutes ago
Judge: "Mr. #Kadyrbayev you are being held responsible for your actions, if you live up to what you say all of us will be better off" @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 7m7 minutes ago
Judge tells him he has responsibility to take care of his life from now on. His duty.

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 7m7 minutes ago
As #Kadyrbayev is cuffed & leaves court, he looks over at his father who waives to him again @NECN

Milton Valencia ‏@MiltonValencia 6m6 minutes ago
Dias looks back at someone in front row, who waives at him. He is escorted from courtroom in handcuffs, behind his back. Court in recess.
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Mike Walker ‏@New_Narrative 9m9 minutes ago View translation
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev friend Dias Kadyrbayev apologized for his actions before being sentenced. http://trib.al/YxxyBRg

Tsarnaev's Friend Gets 6 Years for Hampering Probe

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/n...aevs-Friends-Facing-Sentencing-305800601.html

WBZ Boston News ‏@cbsboston 3m3 minutes ago
Dias Kadyrbayev, friend of Dzhokhar #Tsarnaev, sentenced to 6 years in prison http://cbsloc.al/1dc9GSB

Thank you so very much YesOrNo for holding fort on this thread for so long.

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Laurel J. Sweet ‏@Laurel_Sweet 6h6 hours ago
Dzhokhar #Tsarnaev is under state indictment for murder of MIT Officer Sean Collier prior to gun battle.

Nick DeLuca ‏@NickDeLuca1 19m19 minutes ago
Middlesex DA to explain cause of Tamerlan's death, Dzhokhar #Tsarnaev's injuries at Watertown, & MBTA officer Dic Donohue's injuries
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The latest on Boston Marathon case:

"...6:30 a.m.
A Massachusetts prosecutor has scheduled a news conference to discuss her office's investigation into the April 2013 shootout that left one of the Boston Marathon bombers dead and nearly killed a police officer.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is scheduled to make a statement Tuesday regarding the investigation..."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/06/0...case-bomber-friend-gets-6-years-for-impeding/
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7News Boston ‏@7News 18m18 minutes ago
Middlesex DA: The car driven by Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hit his brother, who became enmeshed in SUV's undercarriage, carried 25-30 feet. #7News

Brendan Lynch ‏@bmolynch 17m17 minutes ago
.@DAMarianRyan on #Tsarnaev manhunt: Watertown Sgt who shot Tamerlan nearly managed to pull him out of way of Dzhokhar-driven SUV.

7News Boston ‏@7News 14m14 minutes ago
Middlesex DA: Firing at Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was justified in self-defense. #7News

WBUR ‏@WBUR 12m12 minutes ago
DA Ryan: Likely Dzhokhar Tsarnaev sustained some of his injuries while fleeing Laurel Street scene

7News Boston ‏@7News 7m7 minutes ago
.@DAMarianRyan: It's likely that bullet that struck Donohue came from gun of one of the officers attempting to stop Dzhokhar Tsarnaev #7News

Boston Globe News ‏@GlobeMetro 7m7 minutes ago
T officer likely shot by police in Tsarnaev shootout, DA says http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20...dmv89aYo49YNIp3pZ22J/story.html?event=event25 … via @BostonGlobe

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2h2 hours ago
#Kadyrbayev father: "I would like to express my regret & condolences to all the victims & everyone affected by this event" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN 2h2 hours ago
The father of Dias #Kadyrbayev speaks through a translator outside court after his son is sentenced to 6yrs @NECN

Alysha Palumbo retweeted
Jeff Saperstone ‏@JeffSaperstone Jun 5
Robel Phillipos & Azamat Tazhayakov will be sentenced today. Both college friends of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. @AlyshaNECN will be inside court.
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Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
I'm at federal court for the sentencing of Azamat #Tazhayakov - a college friend of marathon bomber Dzhokhar #Tsarnaev @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
The father of Azamat #Tazhayakov is here. Sitting behind him is the father of Dias Kadyrbayev - who was sentenced to 6yrs Tuesday @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Officer Sean Collier's sister is sitting in the front row. #Tazhayakov is brought in in handcuffs @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov is sitting at defense table chatting with his attorneys as we await the judge @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
AUSA Aloke Chakravarty who prosecuted #Tsarnaev has walked into the courtroom @NECN #Tazhaykov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge Woodlock is here & he quickly denies #Tazhayakov defense motion for a new trial @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov appears to be taking notes as the judge explains his ruling @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says the jury held #Tazhayakov responsible for taking #Tsarnaev's backpack, not the computer - an important distinction @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: there's no evidence this defendant knew the thumb drive was in it (#Tsarnaev's backpack) @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge is now discussing what it meant for #Tazhayakov to take the backpack, his intentions, etc. @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: I'm satisfied after a view of the materials here...that I'm not granting a new trial or acquittal @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge now discussing statements #Tazhayakov made to the FBI, saying "the defendant was not coerced" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says he thinks they're in a similar position to #Kadyrbayev @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
The judge is once again discussing the sentencing guidelines issues with the terrorism enhancement @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
With #Kadyrbayev the judge determined a terrorism enhancement increased the sentencing guidelines too much - gave him 6yrs @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says he doesn't agree with defense argument that this wasn't obstruction because investigators found the backpack @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: it was obstruction...and it was serious, and sustained @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says even though "they got their guy" you can't say "no harm no foul" - "there was a foul & there was harm" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
But Judge says as in #Kadyrbayev this terrorism enhancement guideline is "a ferocious enhancement...it's too broad" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge points out the government isn't even relying on the terrorism enhancement in its sentencing recommendation @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge is now going through the sentencing maximums with and without the terrorism enhancement @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Government says it recommends 4 years in prison for #Tazhayakov @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt: #Tsarnaev confided in #Tazhayakov "he viewed dying as a martyr to be a virtuous thing..he knew how to make bombs with gunpowder" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says when #Tazhayakov saw Vaseline in #Tsarnaev's apt he told #Kadyrbayev he thought that's what he used to make bombs @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says as no point did #Tazhayakov call police, watched Watertown shootout & texted a friend "it looks like they found his brother" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt: #Tazhayakov statements were voluntary, but given when he already knew investigators knew what he did @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt: "he acted not only to impede an investigation into a serious crime but he did it at the embryonic phase of the investigation" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says #Tazhayakov impeded this investigation when the #Tsarnaev brothers remained on the run, a critical time @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
As with #Kadyrbayev the govt says not calling police is not a legal obligation but a moral one, beyond taking backpack @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says #Tazhayakov knew better than to do what he did @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
But govt says post-conviction #Tazhayakov offered testimony against his friends, testified against friend Robel #Phillipos @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says #Tazhayakov is less culpable than #Kadyrbayev - judge agrees @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says legal system needs to be careful in punishing a defendant for going to trial (#Tazhayakov conviction vs #Kadyrbayev plea) @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge and govt discussing merits of sentencing "discounts" for pleading guilty vs cooperation after conviction @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says the fact that he did testify & offered to testify shows #Tazhayakov was ready to tell the truth @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt: for #Tazhayakov to be honest "it took 5 visits, the last of which he started by lying again" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Govt says comparatively it has asked for a 63 month sentence for college friend Robel #Phillipos - he will be sentenced at 2pm @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge is asking government to be prepared to compare Phillipos' case to another #Tsarnaev friend Khairullozhon Matanov's case @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Matanov changed his plea & is scheduled to be sentenced in 2 weeks @NECN #Tsarnaev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov atty asks for 5 mins to run to the bathroom. Judge says we will take a 10 min break @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov is back in the courtroom, brief break should wrap up soon @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
I should note that Robel Phillipos' attorney is also in court @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge Woodlock is back on the bench. We resume #Tazhayakov sentencing with his attorney speaking now @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says it wasn't able to be here for #Kadyrbayev sentencing but paid attention to what judge said & decided @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov family has moved 7,000 miles here to be here for him since his arrest @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov was known as a good kid & a mama's boy, he submitted letters saying this @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov's brother took time off from school to be here for him, is in court today @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov's teachers & coaches submitted letters on his behalf, described him as "honest and fair" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov has never gotten angry at government or US for situation he's in, says he has taken responsibility @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov begins crying as his attorney reads part of a letter from his mother about spending time in jail @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov attorney offers him a tissue to bring attention to his tears, crying seemed genuine though @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov knows he should have called police @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Tazhayakov only took his beats headphones, even though he told FBI "we took" it was really #Kadyrbayev @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense: He didn't agree to get rid of (backpack) because he thought it would help #Tsarnaev he did it to protect himself @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says of #Tsarnaev's backpack: "He never took it, he never touched it, he never tossed it" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says what #Tazhayakov did was "an immature & impulsive decision...I think age has to be looked at" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense: "If Azamat wouldn't have spoken to the police we wouldn't be here today" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says "cooperation is the exact opposite of obstruction...has he reformed, absolutely" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense: #Tazhayakov rendered "substantial assistance" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense: "I think we all understand that the court wants to send a strong message...but I ask you to exercise restraint" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense says #Kadyrbayev was sentenced to 6 years, that sent a strong message. What #Tazhayakov did was not the same @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Defense asks judge to sentence #Tazhayakov to time served (26 months) @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov stands to speak, says he is nervous "I know I can't do anything to change what happened" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"I regret what I did...I know I could have made better decisions, I could have called police the moment I suspected it was Dzhokhar" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"At that moment I saw that one of my friends was alleged bomber but I didn't know if it was true or not" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"I've seen how much it hurts my mom, worrying & stressing over her son, this pains me deeply" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"I feel like I let him down, I know I could have been a better son, better brother, I hope when I get out I can make him proud of me" @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov apologizes to the people of Boston, thanks his family for supporting him @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"I assure you my parents taught me to do the right thing" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
"I don't support a terrorist I don't support any Muslim radicalism, it just makes me sick what Dzhokhar did on April 15th" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
BREAKING: Judge imposes 42 month sentence for Azamat #Tazhayakov @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: "There is no questions this was a very serious offense" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Comparatively #Tazhayakov was sentenced to 3 1/2 yrs while #Kadyrbayev was sentenced to 6 years @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: I take seriously the materials submitted by the defendant @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov is looking down as judge continues discussing his decision @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Relatives of #Tazhayakov & #Kadyrbayev are using listening devices as the judge's words are translated for them @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge explains he understands #Tazhayakov has been doing hard time & will do more @NECN

Alysha Palumbo retweeted
U.S. Attorney MA ‏@DMAnews1 Jun 5
Tsarnaev friend, Azamat Tazhayakov sentenced to 42 months in prison for impeding Boston Marathon bombing investigation

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: Mr. #Kadyrbayev is the most culpable... Mr. #Tazhayakov is the lesser @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says #Tazhayakov was in some ways in the wrong place at the wrong time, but he decided to be @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge examines #Tazhayakov sentence vs #Kadyrbayev - "I think it fairly captures their relative culpability" @NECN #Tsarnaev

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: "He had an opportunity to do the right thing and he didn't...and for that he must pay" @NECN #Tazhayakov

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
When #Tazhayakov is done serving his 42 month sentence he will be deported, but judge adds supervised release just in case @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov atty asked that he be housed at same prison as #Kadyrbayev - judge says he won't request that @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
#Tazhayakov smiles at his father & brother as he leaves. His sentencing is over. @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Robel #Phillipos is in the hallway outside the courtroom with his attorney as we await his 2pm sentencing @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Several of #Phillipos' relatives and supporters have just entered the courtroom @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
The courtroom is very full for today's sentencing. @NECN #Phillipos

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge Woodlock is in court. He begins discussing #Phillipos' conviction @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says jury made a very nuanced determination, accepting some but not all charges against #Phillipos @NECN

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: the statements that the defendant made were voluntary...the defendant offered a variety of different statements @NECN #Phillipos

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge: "The statements served whatever he perceived to be convenient at the time" @NECN #Phillipos

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says he once again is concerned about the terrorism enhancement on the sentencing guidelines @NECN #Phillipos

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge on terrorism enhancement: "It's simply a blunt instrument...it applies, but it's not helpful" @NECN #Phillipos

Alysha Palumbo ‏@AlyshaNECN Jun 5
Judge says #Phillipos was convicted of two counts that carry a maximum sentence of 8yrs without terrorism enhancement @NECN