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  • The man who plowed a rental van into dozens of people in Toronto, Canada, in 2018 was found guilty of murder and attempted murder by a judge.

  • On Wednesday, 10 people were killed and 16 wounded by the driver, 28 year old Alek Minassian.

  • Victimsfamilies, outside of court Wednesday, said they were relieved.

  • You know, it's like you're holding your breath for three years and you can finally breathe.

  • Nick D'Amico sister was killed in the attack, which Minassian had said was motivated by a desire to punish society for his perceived status as an in cell, otherwise known as an involuntary celibate.

  • I just decided to go for it, Minassian had pleaded not criminally responsible.

  • His lawyers argued his autism spectrum disorder left him with no idea how horrific his actions were.

  • But the judge dismissed that defense and read a guilty verdict that was live streamed on YouTube.

  • Catherine Riddle was among those injured in the attack.

  • What was it like hearing help me on all town?

  • It was it was it was the best I could hope for.

  • I think it was a fair decision and he can spend the rest of his life in jail because he deserves it.

  • I'm sorry he took, He took lives and he didn't care.

  • And you know what?

  • You just have to be accountable for what you do, and he's going to have to be.

  • A sentencing hearing will be scheduled, and according to criminal lawyers following the case, Man Askin is likely to get a life sentence.

The man who plowed a rental van into dozens of people in Toronto, Canada, in 2018 was found guilty of murder and attempted murder by a judge.

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