The family of Moussa Fofana begged the Essex County judge not to allow 20-year-old Yohan Hernandez to plead guilty to lesser prison time in a fatal 2021 shooting in Maplewood - a crime that shocked the community.
But Judge Ronald Wigler permitted the plea arrangement to move forward, citing the recommendation of Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
"I'm not surprised you're not satisfied, and I don't think I would be satisfied if I were in your position," Judge Wigler told the family. "I respect your wishes, but I also have to respect the discretion the prosecutors have to enter into this plea agreement."The family was calling for 30 years to life and dismissed the "ridiculously low prison term of 15 years.
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