Never felt so powerless in my entire life: Ravi's father

May 22, 2012 00:11

Moments before his son was sentenced to jail, Indian student Dharun Ravi's father Ravi Pazhani pleaded to Judge Breman that the truth had been compromised in his son's case.

In the statement before the New Jersey court, Pazhani said:

"My name is Ravi Pazhani, father of Dharun, a long time New Jersey resident, a 1st generation immigrant and more importantly a proud Citizen of the United States. I stand by what this nation stands for and its beliefs, core principles and I will never compromise that position even if it means to sacrifice everything I have. This is my country and Home. Don' t force us to go back."

"For the past 20 months a history has been in the making and we have witnessed several chapters of vengeful, malicious, selective prosecution filled with lies and injustice. Now it is time for the final chapter, honorable judge we all know you have the power and final say but please show heart today, to make sure the last chapter is all about truth, justice and preserve the sanctity of American judicial system which is widely believed to be the best in the world."

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