‘It Is Not Like I was Being a Predator or a Weirdo': Man Sentenced in Santa Cruz Fentanyl, Child Sex Abuse Case

Sitting emotionless and with his backed turned nearly the entire time, 24-year-old Michael Russell from San Jose listened to 16-year-old Lace Price’s family and a friend as they gave victim impact statements during his sentencing Wednesday.

The judge did not allow NBC Bay Area to record video in court, but they spoke with the Investigative Unit outside showing a mix of grief, anger and forgiveness.

Lace Price’s siblings and mother outside court.

“I understand how hard it must be for [Russell],” said Davis Price, Lace Price’s brother. “I really wanted to forgive him.”

Price’s sister and other brother said they’re not at that point yet

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