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  1. Bus driver's arrest prevented potential 'mass memorial,' principal says bit.ly/KMyJry
  2. NEW: Man arrested in death of Riverton teen denies being a killer, decries treatment in jail bit.ly/Khit2W
  3. NEW: 3rd resident from '11 Provo apartment fire dies; Investigation under way to see if new murder charge will follow bit.ly/JEHKGH
  4. 2 men threatened to kill Utahn's family if he didn't buy weapons, complaint states bit.ly/MEKk04
  5. Judge doesn't buy explanation, sends man to prison for killing 2-year-old girl bit.ly/KsP4zr
  6. Prosecutor has no plans to bargain for info about Susan Powell bit.ly/JhBbuy #FindSusan
  7. Steven Powell 'got what he deserved,' family of Susan Powell says bit.ly/JhBbuy #FindSusan
  8. Said she didn't know what to think yet about the case presented against her father. Had tears in her eyes.
  9. Alina Powell just came out of the courtroom. Called #StevePowell a "great dad." Says her family was convicted 2 1/2 yrs ago.
  10. Alina Powell still hasn't left the courtroom. She's sitting and crying. #StevePowell
  11. Alina Powell appears to be crying inside the courtroom. Media waiting in hallway. #StevePowell
  12. Alina Powell is still in the courtroom. Not sure what she's waiting for. She had her feet proped up on the pew in front of her.
  13. Lots of hugs in the hallway from Cox family.
  14. State says average sentence range for this is 43-57 months. Blinn says they will ask for more than 57 at sentencing.
  15. Prosecutors say they would not be able to file voyeurism charges in their county for Susan. Statute of limitation and testimony issues.
  16. Chuck and Denise Cox were pleased with sentence. Denise seemed very relieved. #StevePowell
  17. Court is in recess. Quigley is talking with #StevePowell before he's taken away.
  18. Both sides agree standard sentence for this is in the range of 43 months. #StevePowell
  19. State not sure yet if victims want to speak at sentencing. #StevePowell
  20. #StevePowell will now pre-sentence investigation from WA Corrections Department. Sentencing will be June 15.