WWE legend Tammy Sytch has been sentenced for her role in a 2022 car crash that killed a 75-year-old man.
As reported by TMZ, Tammy Sytch will spend the next decade and a half in prison. Sytch’s sentencing follows his involvement in a fatal car accident in 2022.
The WWE star, commonly known by his ring name, “Sunny,” was sentenced in Volusia County on Monday, November 27. Three months ago, Sytch pleaded no contest to a felony charge of DUI causing death.
In court footage, Sytch can be seen wearing an orange jumpsuit with cuffs around his wrists.
It’s happening now: Former WWE star and Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch is in court for sentencing. He pleaded no contest to a fatal crash in 2022 in which police say he was driving drunk. He faces up to 25 years in prison. @noticias6wkmg pic.twitter.com/lat4ZuSUZ8
– Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) November 27, 2023
According to the publication, Sytch’s hearing lasted several hours, but she only spoke in the courtroom for a few minutes. Testimony was given from people involved in the case, including a medical expert who previously evaluated Sytch.
The WWE star apparently apologized for his actions, broke down in tears and told the victim’s family, “I know my words are not enough, but please know that I think about you every day.”
At the end of the hearing, the judge sentenced Sytch to 17 years in prison. She seemed listless as she was led out of the courtroom.
The horrific car accident of March 2022
In March 2022, Tammy Sytch crashed her car into Julian Lasseter’s car while under the influence of alcohol. Lasseter died during the tragic accident.
According to authorities, Sytch struck Lasseter while he was stopped at a traffic light. At the time of the crash, Sytch allegedly had a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher.
Sytch received eight charges for the event. He initially pleaded not guilty to each charge, but changed his plea after reaching a deal with prosecutors. Before the plea deal, he faced up to 25 years in prison.
Before the 2022 crash, Sytch had been arrested at least six times for driving under the influence.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn