The victim's mother, Marjory Wallace spoke directly to Sonognini in court. Describing the anguish her family has endured. "You raped her on Lanikai beach, and at that moment you stole not only her virginity but her innocence. She was 12. You repeatedly stole from her for more than a year, and you caused unimaginable pain and suffering not only for her but for her family as well, but you will not have my hate. You will not have her hate."