The charges were reduced, first and foremost, because the victim's mother went through an incredibly difficult ordeal, sitting through this trial the first time. It was long, lengthy and as far as she's concerned, her son's character was assassinated and she just could not bear to sit through it again. |
The kids were really great. It?s nice because I remember when I was young. That?s a powerful age, the age that kind of makes or breaks the kind of things you do in your life. |
This is a tragic case for all involved. But the facts in this matter fall squarely within the law and it is our obligation to follow the law. |
U.S. companies are committed to humanitarian relief and do care as well about improving their image abroad -- especially given the anti-American climate. |