A former Miami-Dade transit worker has been sentenced for a serious crime. The offense occurred in 2009 and involved rape and attempted murder. The sentencing hearing included a statement from the victim. The outcome of the hearing was a life sentence plus an additional 60 years for the former transit worker. Further details about the case and sentencing are available from CBS4 Miami.
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