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New York man killed his brother, then lied and blamed three Black men for his death now gets a 10-year prison sentence.

A Bronx man who stabbed his younger brother then blamed his death on three Black men who didn’t exist. Dennis Martinez, 53, will now spend the next 10 years in prison. Martinez killed his 36-year-old brother Jorge Montanez during an argument back in March of 2016 according to the New York Daily News.

Martinez pleaded with Bronx Supreme Court Judge Lester Adler to receive “the lowest possible time” for killing his brother stating he will be haunted with his actions forever. The 53-year-old who was found guilty of manslaughter last month said “He was my dearest brother. I tried to raise him the best way I could. I was only 13 when he came into my life. I loved him and I am going to miss him a great deal. I pray every day for forgiveness, for what happened.”

Judge Adler wasn’t buying into Martinez story and brought up the fact that he made up a story about how his brother was killed.

“You just said you have nightmares concerning the death of your brother,” the Adler said. “I have some trouble with that because within seconds of stabbing him, you contrived a story, made up a story of three black males attacking you and your brother in the hallway.”

According to prosecutors, Martinez stabbed his brother to death in the apartment they shared on March 4, 2016. Martinez was reportedly angry that Montanez was loud and woke him up from his sleep. Then an argument started and Martinez pulled out a knife, stabbing his brother in the chest, back and right leg.

Daniel Mentzer, Martinez’s lawyer, said his client’s actions were wrong but alleged Montanez became violent after having a few drinks.

“The man that Dennis Martinez encountered that morning in his bedroom was a man who had been drinking, no doubt about that,” Mentzer said. “I’m not suggesting that he hasn’t done anything. He could have kicked his brother out, but he didn’t. He has a responsibility that he needs to bear and he will.”

Montanez’s family were not satisfied with Martinez only getting a 10-year sentence. Prosecutors were seeking the maximum 25 years.

Montanez’s ex-wife, Deborah Mercado said, “There was no justice today. He did not get justice today. We’re all sad. You let a man pretty much walk and do whatever he wants with his life whereas another man’s life was cut short.”

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