A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son's murderer was sentenced to life without parole
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Jeanne Pepper reflects on how the long wait for justice restricted her family's ability to make personal decisions, always evaluating their impact on the trial process.
Even after the sentencing, Jeanne Pepper emphasizes that while justice is served, it doesn’t bring back her son, and she prefers not to claim 'closure'.
The brutal murder of her son Blaze Bernstein, targeted for his identity as a gay Jewish man, highlights ongoing societal issues regarding hate and violence.
Jeanne Pepper expresses her aim to channel her pain into protecting against hate crimes, underscoring the need for societal progress in addressing discrimination.
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