Katherine Phillips--Amber Alert, 4 month infant, Michigan

[Lady Cop]

i'm following sean's sentencing right now...hope to get photos later.

Unlawful imprisonment was the maximum charge possible at this time. Phillips originally was charged with kidnapping, a potential life felony, but a judge ruled that Michigan law prevents a parent from being charged with that. most he can get is 15 years.

JohnSHausman:
#babykate Prosecutor Paul Spaniola, Baby Kate's mother Ariel Courtland enter. [via Twitter]
3:00

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JohnSHausman:
#babykate Roughly 30 people in the audience; about a dozen media reps. Sean Phillips enters with attorney Annette Smedley. [via Twitter]

JohnSHausman:
#babykate Spaniola asks judge to depart upward from guidelines.

"She is the most vulnerable victim imaginable." justifies upward departure from senteincing guidelines. "worst case scenario"

Ariel will not speak in court. [via Twitter] BITCH LIAR

Mr. Phillips denies guilt; will appeal. "I believe that he has said from the very beginning... that the last time... [via Twitter]
3:15

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JohnSHausman:
#babykate "...he saw baby Kate" was with Ariel. Still maintains that

will continue....