FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Wednesday marked another emotional day in court in the penalty phase for the man who pleaded guilty to killing a Hollywood police officer over four years ago.
A pre-recorded video was played in court of his mother’s emotional testimony, pleading with the judge and jury to spare her son’s life.
“Because what happened was an accident,” Ingrid Banegas said. “My son has never been inhuman. He has always been a very humble person. And I ask the judge to please spare his life.”…