A Manhattan man convicted of shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death in front of her two daughters argued that his \u201cconstitutional rights\u201d were being violated as he was sentenced to 40 years to life. <\/p>\n
\nA Manhattan man convicted by a jury of his peers of shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend dead in front of her daughter claimed Thursday his \u201cconstitutional rights\u201d had been violated moments before a judge ordered him to serve 40 years in prison.<\/p>\n
Justin Soriano was convicted last November of murdering 31-year-old Shanice Young in Harlem back on Sept. 12, 2021. Young was preparing to attend a baby shower on West 128th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in celebration of her third child when she was gunned down.
\nAccording to court documents, a jury found Justin Soriano guilty of slaying 31-year-old Shanice Young in Harlem on Sept. 12, 2021.
\nPhoto by Dean Moses
\nAccording to the charges, Young was sitting inside her car as family and friends began unloading gifts for the event when Soriano arrived on his motorcycle wearing a mask and latex gloves. Brandishing a firearm, Soriano chased Young\u2019s newest boyfriend inside and then out of the venue when Young attempted to confront her ex.<\/p>\n
Moments later, prosecutors said, Soriano shot Young in the head as her six-year-old and 15-year-old daughters watched on in horror. Two out of the three fired bullets entered her, killing her. She was pronounced dead at the scene; her unborn child did not survive.
\nAngelina Rosado, the executive director of Sisters in Purple \u2014 a domestic violence support group\u2014 told amNewYork that she works with Young\u2019a now 10-year-old daughter who suffers PTSD from the incident.
\n\u201cShe was an amazing person, a super hands-on mom,\u201d Rosado said. \u201cShe took the steps that our society tells victims of domestic violence to take. You know, she did her orders of protection, she made sure she got away. And unfortunately, this was the outcome.\u201d
\nAngelina Rosado, the executive director of Sisters in Purple \u2014 a domestic violence support group\u2014 told amNewYork that she works with Young\u2019a now 10-year-old daughter who suffers PTSD from the incident.
\nPhoto by Dean Moses<\/p>\n
Despite being unanimously found guilty by a jury and being pointed out by witnesses during trial, prosecutors said, Soriano refuses to take responsibility for his actions.
\n\u201cThis is an unfortunate case, and hopefully, they can find out who really did,\u201d Soriano said, according to a probation report while also charging that one of Young\u2019s daughters was coerced by the district attorney.
\n\u201cHe sits here without an ounce of remorse,\u201d ADA Emily Ching said.
\nWhen given an opportunity to speak before sentencing was handed down, Soriano did not offer any apologies or concern for the family and friends of the victim, instead declaring that he wanted \u201cparties to reflect that sentence enhancements declare a violation of my constitutional rights\u201d before rattling off a series of previous court cases he had researched.<\/p>\n
Judge Ann Scherzer remained unmoved and threw the book at Soriano, sentencing him on April 3 to 40 years to life behind bars. His legal team promised to appeal.
\nThe judge remained unmoved and threw the book at Soriano, sentencing him to 40 years to life behind bars. His legal team promised to appeal.
\nPhoto by Dean Moses
\n\u201cJustin Soriano will serve state prison time for viciously murdering Shanice Young on what should have been a joyous and memorable occasion and celebration,\u201d District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. \u201cThe trauma Ms. Young\u2019s family and loved ones have experienced continues to be felt today, and my thoughts remain with them as they continue to heal. I hope the significant sentence imposed today serves as a measure of justice for this tragic and abhorrent act of violence.\u201d<\/p>\n
The sentencing of Justin Soriano to 40 years to life behind bars brings a measure of justice to the family and loved ones of Shanice Young, who was brutally murdered in front of her children. The case highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. As the community continues to heal and support the victims, it is essential to remember the impact of such tragedies and work towards preventing similar incidents in the future.<\/p>\n
Q: What was the sentence given to Justin Soriano?
\nA: Justin Soriano was sentenced to 40 years to life behind bars.
\nQ: Who was the victim in the case?
\nA: The victim was 31-year-old Shanice Young, who was pregnant at the time of her murder.
\nQ: How many children did Shanice Young have?
\nA: Shanice Young had two daughters, aged six and 15 at the time of the incident, and was pregnant with her third child.
\nQ: What was the cause of death for Shanice Young?
\nA: Shanice Young was shot in the head by Justin Soriano, and two out of the three fired bullets entered her, killing her and her unborn child.
\nQ: What organization is supporting the victim\u2019s family?
\nA: The organization Sisters in Purple, a domestic violence support group, is working with the victim\u2019s now 10-year-old daughter who suffers from PTSD due to the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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