Jeanne Pepper, left, mother of Blaze Bernstein, wipes away tears as she gives a victim impact statement in court in Santa Ana, Calif., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, prior to sentencing of Samuel Woodward, who was convicted of a hate crime murder for the killing of former classmate Blaze Bernstein. Senior Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Walker stands at right. (Mark Rightmire/The Orange County Register via AP, Pool)