Teen Convicted in Murder Gets 7 Years | Fresno News

A shocking verdict sends shockwaves through the community: 18-year-old Cassandra Michael, who aided her boyfriend in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Caleb Quick, has been sentenced to seven years in juvenile detention. Though she didn’t pull the trigger, the judge called her culpability “clear,” rejecting pleas for leniency from her lawyers and probation. Caleb’s grieving parents, who described him as their son and best friend, delivered raw testimony, even citing new video evidence they believe undermines the case. The judge was troubled by Michael’s lack of genuine remorse, questioning her character and the future of rehabilitation. Her legal team vows to appeal, citing undisclosed evidence and claiming the sentence is unjust under the law, while the shooter’s transfer hearing looms in December. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f3796bf8cf5cfb7