Guilty.

All 3 charges. Chauvin guilty.

One day. Justice served. Breathe, people.

The man who gave me a platform at The Toronto Star is dead @ 75. I loved everything John Honderich. He’s why Star blue runs through my veins. RIP JAH.

Judge says Elaine meant for Melonie to die or suffer harm that might kill her.

Elaine waves off the judge as he methodically rejects all the defence arguments. Wags finger at Detective Ryan. Sneers at jurors in audience

Judge's voice appears to break as he reads victim impact statement from Melonie's mom in Jamaica

Only issue in sentencing is how long she'll be in prison before eligible for parole. 10 years or up to 25 years.

Sliding scale based on gravity of offence and degree of responsibility of the guilty. Is the person the principal offender?

Judge points out Elaine has not apologized or shown any remorse in Melonie's death.

Elaine went further than "failed to protect" Melonie. Participated in the abuse, though judge believes Everton the dad was the principal.

It appears only avenue of mercy the judge can now call on is the fact Elaine was the one who told police of Melonie's death 17 years later

Judge now seems to be presenting arguments for a very long period of parole ineligibilty

Accepts fact Elaine has no criminal record and is not a threat. But that is only mitigating fact he has accepted.

Accept some consideration should be given to fact she "solved" the cold case murder. But she accepted no responsibility.

Nothing Elaine's done indicate genuine remorse, Judge says.

Elaine Biddersingh not eligible for parole for 16 years, Judge rules.

Elaine Biddersingh accepts the 16-year sentencing with a crazed display of grins and grimaces

But she says not a mumbling word - only quietly bobs and bops to some inner music.

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