The Santa Clara County Court has upheld Richard Farley's death sentence for his 1988 mass shooting at ESL Incorporated, rejecting District Attorney Jeff Rosen's petition for resentencing to life without parole. Victims and their families expressed relief and a sense of justice after a lengthy testimony process. The decision reflects the ongoing dialogue around capital punishment in California, especially amidst a state moratorium on executions. Elizabeth Williams Allen, a victim's relative, emphasized the importance of maintaining tough sentences for mass shooters.
"We do not lessen the death sentence for a mass shooter in 2025 or in the United States," Elizabeth Williams Allen said. "I love Santa Clara County. This justice, this victory is yours."
"It wasn't easy reliving those terrible days and what their lives have been like as a result of that homicide," McManis said. "I'm just glad for them that we got this result."
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