A domestic violence trial came to an abrupt and emotional ending Tuesday when a jilted boyfriend pleaded guilty, prompting the victim's tearful family members to wish him "nothing but torment"." ["Victim's family wishes man "nothing but torment" after guilty plea in murder trial", by Lawrence Buser, The Commercial Appeal, February 2010]
"The family of a slain British woman said Saturday they were pleased with the murder conviction of American student Amanda Knox but said there was no sense of celebration." ["Victim's family 'satisfied' with Knox conviction", December 2009]