The Queens man convicted in NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller\u2019s 2024 killing was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison on Monday, prosecutors said.<\/p>\n
A judge handed Guy Rivera three 25 years to life sentences for aggravated manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, in addition to 40 years to life for attempted murder, the Queens district attorney\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n
The sentences will run consecutive to one another, amounting to 115 years to life in prison, the DA\u2019s office said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Guy Rivera\u00a0was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison on Monday for\u00a0NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller\u2019s 2024 killing
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A judge handed Rivera three 25 years to life sentences for aggravated manslaughter and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, in addition to 40 years to life for attempted murder, the Queens district attorney\u2019s office said
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Rivera, 36, was\u00a0acquitted of first-degree murder\u00a0at his trial earlier this month, but was found guilty on the four other charges<\/p>\n
\u201cThis defendant ignored repeated lawful commands and used an illegal firearm to kill a dedicated police officer and attempt to murder an NYPD sergeant,\u201d Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJonathan Diller represented the very best of law enforcement: courage, commitment and service to community. He was a father, a husband and a son,\u201d she added. \u201cThe void left by his senseless loss at the hands of this defendant is immeasurable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n