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While this won’t be enough to heal the wounds of the loss, Lady Justice may have brought some relief today. Michael Rutt The defendant, who dies in November 2023, will face decades of imprisonment, the judge said Wednesday.
He was charged with murder by authorities late last year. Jamilah Elena Mihir was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison. In her sentencing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kelly White ordered Mihir to serve her time in a California prison. It is highly unlikely that the 37-year-old Mihir will ever step outside the prison gates.
The sentence is the maximum a judge can impose under California law.
Mihir was arrested and remains in custody just days after shooting and killing the beloved studio marketer and social justice advocate at his Mid-Wilshire home. Since being arrested at the crime scene on November 27, 2023Mihir, who has been held on $3 million bail since then, pleaded guilty June 24 to one count each of first-degree murder and first-degree theft.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office said at the time that Mihir “targeted” Latto because he was “friends with the woman he was stalking.” A thousand and one director A.V. RockwellMihir had been stalking and threatening Rockwell for several months, and the filmmaker had numerous restraining orders against her.
In early 2023, Latto posted a photo online of himself, his mother, and Rockwell. A thousand and one Won the Jury Grand Prize Sundance That year.
Latt, founder and CEO of Lead with Love and a communications and marketing advisor to Netflix, Ava DuVernay’s Array, Ryan Coogler, Warner Bros. Pictures, Common and Annapurna Pictures, was shot at close range with a semi-automatic handgun when Mihir broke into his home on the evening of November. Latt’s fiancée, Hannah Lovingood, was present at the time of Mihir’s attack.
The 33-year-old Latto died from his injuries shortly thereafter at a local hospital.
“Today marks some closure to a deeply painful chapter for Mr. Rutt’s family, friends and our entire community,” the district attorney said. George Gascon After his sentencing on Wednesday, Latt said in a statement: “As a tireless advocate for social justice, Mr. Latt championed equality, justice and fairness in our nation’s criminal justice system. Mr. Latt’s ability to uplift his community has left an indelible mark, and his legacy will continue to inspire us to strive for a more just and inclusive society.”
Latto, whose tragic death drew widespread condolences from all walks of Hollywood when news of his death spread, came from a family with deep ties to the industry. Franklin RatWho CanadaHead of talent and representative of top names. Rat’s mother is Michelle Sutterwho was Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award She was recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at this year’s Governors Awards for her decades of work with the Sundance Institute.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Michael’s family today.
