JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Michael Dunn was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis of Marietta.
A jury found Dunn guilty of first-degree murder on Oct. 1. He killed Davis at a Jacksonville gas station in November 2012 after an argument over loud music.
Prosecutors said Dunn fired into an SUV carrying teenagers 10 times.
Dunn was also sentenced for three additional attempted murder charges. He was found guilty of those charges in February.
Dunn's attorneys filed a motion for a new trial. However, Judge Russell Healey denied the motion.
Jordan's mother, Lucia McBath, spoke in court. "I miss his big wide, toothy smile," said McBath. She went on to say he had a perfect smile, and will keep him alive through photos on the wall.
"He [Jordan] will be with me for all of eternity," said McBath. "I chose to forgive you Michael Dunn for taking my son's life."
McBath's husband Curtis McBath, Leland Brunson's mom, and Jordan's stepmother Carolina Davis spoke during the hearing.
Dunn looked down as Jordan's father, Ron Davis, spoke at court. Ron said he wishes no parent has to dry these type of tears.
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