Sentencing Mele
When he was brought before Judge Nicholas De Rosa, he was given 23 years for manslaughter plus 16 months for tampering with evidence. But sadly for the Garza family, if he shows good behavior, Mele could actually be paroled before his 23 years are up. Laura’s mother shared her anger, a friend translating for her, “She’s very upset. She’s not happy with the 23 years. They wanted a jury to give him more. She’s worried he’ll get out before the 23 years.” Even Laura’s brother Ivan had said, “It’s not justice.”
