http://www.ajc.com/news/dunwoody-day-care-murder-1386554.html
Originally posted 03/16/2012 by Fran - Moderator
Just in case you aren't able to watch videos, the link below has a transcript of Rusty's brother Steven's statement to the court. There is an actual video of his statement, but also the transcript.
I feel so sorry for this family. They really loved Rusty. This was such an senseless crime.
fran
Your Honor:
I am Steven Sneiderman, Rusty Sneiderman's brother. I am here today to speak on behalf of my parents, Marilyn and Donald Sneiderman, my wife Lisa, my daughter Samantha and, especially, Rusty's children Sophia and Ian.
We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today and share with the Court the impact this crime has had on our family.
During our investigation and the trial, my mother has repeatedly asked me, "When is this about Rusty?" Unfortunately, I have been forced to explain to her this trial was really not about him. As a lawyer, I understand why that is so, but now it is important for you to know a little more about Rusty and why his murder and the subsequent loss of him from our lives is so devastating. There have been so many lies told to this court about Rusty, even to the extent of the defense shamefully equating my brother's life with that of this killer. So let's set the record straight:
*Rusty was a good provider -- Rusty achieved great success at every level of his education, from BHS to IU to HBS. His focus on achievement was to provide the very best for his family, which he did every day of his life. Attempts to characterize him as not providing properly for his family in this case are extremely hurtful and false. He had limitless potential which now can never be realized, because of that man.
