Smith sentenced to 18 years

Marty Smith has been sentenced to a minimum of six years and a maximum of 18 years in jail after a jury found her guilty as an accessory to involuntary manslaughter and to aggravated assault and battery.

Judge Thomas Rumpke presided over the sentencing on Wednesday, the final milestone on the judicial journey and an opportunity for victims of the crime and supporters of the defendant to speak of the effect the incident has had on their lives and the potential consequences of a jail sentence.

Doug Haar’s stepson spoke to the impact that Haar’s death has had on his family.

“I’ve had a lot of tim...