Officer Gabriel Torres’ wife Jasmine gave an emotional 18-minute victim impact statement. She demanded that Austin Thompson look at her.
He did and it was one of the few times he looked at someone speaking on the stand.
“Look at me, Austin,” said Jasmine Torres. “My dearest husband, Gab. He was a man who worked day in and day out to not only ensure the safety of his home, but the community and the country as well. He stole his life. You stole my life. You stole my daughter’s life. You had no right. None. And Austin, how dare you point your rifle at my friend? And although the trigger was never pulled, that’s also a life that’s forever changed. And it is unforgivable. You heard my screams. I know you did. I replay that day over and over and over in my head.”…