Defense Statement presented by Comrade Ramón Labañino Salazar  at the sentencing hearing held

Your Honor, Ladies and Gentlemen: First of all, I join in all of the arguments put forward by my four brothers in this case and in my recognition of the professional behavior of the officials in this court: Richard, the translators, the marshals, and Lisa.

Defense Statement presented by Comrade Antonio Guerrero Rodriguez at the sentencing hearing held

Your Honor, Allow me to say that I share everything that has been said in this courtroom by my four brothers in arms: Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labaniño, René González and Fernando González.

Defense Statement presented by Comrade Fernando González Llort at the sentencing hearing held

Your Honor: I share with my comrades who have preceded me here in their recognition and gratitude for the professional behavior of Richard, the translators who have worked so efficiently, and the U.S. Marshals.

Defense Statement presented by Comrade René González Sehwerert at the sentencing hearing held

Before I begin, I would like to propose an experiment to those present in the courtroom today: close your eyes, and imagine that you are in downtown New York.