Michelle Knight might be only about 4 feet 7 inches tall
physically, but psychologically she stands taller than Ariel Castro, the abductor
who kept Michelle Knight a prisoner for 11 years along with Amanda Berry and Gina
DeJesus.
Last week, Ariel Castro pleaded guilty to 937 counts in
order to avoid a possible death sentence. In exchange, Ariel Castro received
life in prison plus 1,000 year.
During Thursday’s sentencing hearing, only Michelle Knight
was in the courtroom. Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus chose to be heard through
their representatives.
Reading and listening to Michelle Knight’s full statement in
court gives her every reason to stand tall and proud.
Here is the full transcript of Michelle Knight's court statement:
“Good afternoon. My name is Michelle Knight. And I would
like to tell you what this was like for me.
