On Friday, more than four months after a jury found Mr. Woodward guilty of first-degree murder with a hate crime enhancement, a judge in the Superior Court of Orange County sentenced Mr. Woodward to life in prison without parole. This case shines a light on the tragic reality of hate-motivated crimes and the devastating impact they have on individuals and communities.
With every hateful stab of his knife, Samuel Woodward stabbed at the very heart of our entire community, Todd Spitzer, the district attorney for Orange County, said in a statement. He emphasized that those who commit acts of hate will face severe consequences, reinforcing society's commitment to protecting those victimized by such hatred.
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