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Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena heard emotional testimony before his sentencing Monday from some of the families of the 36 people killed in the Oakland warehouse fire more than four years ago. The Ghost Ship space in the Fruitvale neighborhood had been host to a number of LGBTQ-friendly events and three of those who died in the December 2, 2016 fire identified as transgender people. It was the deadliest fire in Oakland history. As part of a plea-bargain worked out with Alameda County prosecutors, Almena pleaded guilty in January to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a 12-year sentence. Saying it was the most difficult thing she had to do in her life, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Trina Thompson on March 8 sentenced Almena to 12 years, but with credit for time served and good behavior, he will not have to return to jail. Almena will be monitored with an electronic ankle bracelet during a period of home confinement and later be under supervis ....
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OAKLAND Derick Almena, the master tenant of a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse that caught fire during a music event, killing 36 people, was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison, although he is unlikely to spend more time in jail. Already on house arrest after being released from jail last year because of coronavirus concerns, Almena was ordered to serve the rest of his term under electronic monitoring, followed by three years of probation. “I know that no family member will find this in any way acceptable, and I accept that responsibility,” Alameda County Superior Court Judge Trina Thompson said at the conclusion of an emotionally charged case that was first derailed by a hung jury, then the pandemic. ....
Many of the relatives had urged Thompson to reject a plea deal Almena had struck with prosecutors to avoid a second trial, calling it too lenient. Almena, 50, pleaded guilty in January to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in exchange for a 12-year sentence. Because he received credit for time already spent behind bars while awaiting trial and for good behavior, he will spend the next one and a half years at home with an ankle monitor. He was also ordered to pay restitution which will be determined by the court at a later date. This lenient, slap-on-the-wrist sentence is vastly inappropriate for the crimes Derick Almena committed, the family of fire victim Sarah Hoda said in a statement read to the court via teleconference. Upholding the DA s irresponsible plea recommendation would shortchange 36 victims and their families. ....