Emily Simpson

Saskia first heard that number on her call with Rebecca, the prosecutor.

It was the same call where she learned there would be no trial.

When she heard that Mike would only serve a maximum of 18 months, she was devastated.

I can't tell you how wrong that felt.

Her sister, Marisa, tried to help her see the positives of the plea.

We try to focus on the guilty plea, you know.

He's a sex offender for life.

The prosecutors knew Saskia wanted Mike in prison for life.

But victims' perspectives are only one element that they weigh in making plea agreements.

To the prosecutors, 18 months plus a guarantee that Mike would be on the sex offender registry for life was a win.

On that day in court, when the judge handed down the sentence, Marisa was moved.

Oh, God, that was just an amazing.

Here's Saskia.

I remember the attorneys.

and him whispering something to each other.

And he got up and the bailiff went to meet him.

Mike was handcuffed and let out the front doors.

And my friend Bridget tried to snap a photo.

Before Mike could get away, Saskia's friend Bridget pulled out her phone.

Your Honor.