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The family. >> would they be comfortable at the podium, or would they like to be up here? >> they, i believe, are going to stand in front of you, your honor -- [inaudible] [background sounds] >> good afternoon, maam. >> my name is sylvia cologne. and i am a cousin and spokesperson for the de jesus family. we have enjoyed our low-key lives and pray we can continue to savor our privacy. on behalf of my entire family, we would like to thank the honorable judge, michael

Testimony, a lot of disturbing details about how they were held in captivity. photos in the last couple of hours, we saw photos of the house where they were held. now we have just seen in the courtroom michele knight, one of the victims. were told she will speak for herself. in addition, there will be a cousin representing gina dejesus and the sister of amanda berry, beth sorano, expected to speak. >> well go back to the courtroom for the sentencing hearing of ariel castro. >> one victim, michel...

>> theyre all standing up in the courtroom right now. we do expect to hear more. lets listen to what theyre saying. >> thank you, your honor. as part and parcel of the states presentation this afternoon, the most important part is the victim impact statement. all three victims, two of them are represented by family members and one victim is present here in the courtroom and will address you. well begin this afternoon, judge, with sylvia cologne representing gina dejesus. i believe were going to ...

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