UPDATES: Schoharie Limo Trial Sentencing

By WNYT

Nauman Hussain arrives at Schoharie County Court for sentencing on May 31, 3023.

Nauman Hussain, the operator of the limousine company involved in the 2018 Schoharie crash, is being sentenced. He was convicted on May 17 of 20 counts of second-degree manslaughter.

NewsChannel 13 has team coverage of the sentencing. Here are tweets from our crew at Schoharie County Court.

A beautiful tribute.
20 balloons released at the memorial honoring the victims of the Schoharie Limo Crash.
This happened just hours after Nauman Hussain was sentenced to 5 to 15 years behind bars. @WNYT pic.twitter.com/iQYWdD5XiH
— Subrina Dhammi (@SubrinaDhammi) May 31, 2023

BREAKING: A statement from special prosecutor Fred Rench: “We had proof to convict.”

“We excepted this sentencing.” More updates to come Live at Noon with @FaithKingTV pic.twitter.com/ZncB13i3tR
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – Nauman Hussain sentenced to an indeterminate term of imprisonment with a minimum 5 years and a maximum of 15 years for all 20 convictions of manslaughter, to be served concurrently. @WNYT. Tune into Live at Noon with @FaithKingTV & @SubrinaDhammi.
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – Nauman Hussain sentenced to an indeterminate term of imprisonment with a minimum 5 years and a maximum of 15 years for all 20 convictions of manslaughter, to be served concurrently.@WNYT
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 31, 2023

There have been 8 victim impact statements in total.
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – Mary Ashton, whose son Michael was riding in the limo: Michael, a marine, saved two lives in Iraq. He survived violence in Iraq only to come home to get killed going to a birthday party. My heart aches. There is nothing that can fill the void. We ask for the max.
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 31, 2023

Donna Rivenburg, Amanda Rivenburg’s mother is giving her impact statement: “you have taken everything from her father and I.”
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

Brian Hough’s Brother in Law is giving his impact statement: “Judge Lynch, thank you for this moment. I’ve never called 911 before October 2018.”
“I hope I never have to call 911 again.”
“I watched the limo crush my sister’s car.” @WNYT
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – John Schumer, in his victim impact statement to Nauman Hussain: After watching you show no sympathy over the last four and a half years is disgusting. You are now a convicted mass murderer. Add that to your resume. I will see you at your first parole hearing.
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 31, 2023

Brian Hough’s Brother in Law is giving his impact statement: “Judge Lynch, thank you for this moment. I’ve never called 911 before October 2018.”
“I hope I never have to call 911 again.”
“I watched the limo crush my sister’s car.” @WNYT
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

BREAKING NEWS – John Schumer, in his victim impact statement to Nauman Hussain: After watching you show no sympathy over the last four and a half years is disgusting. You are now a convicted mass murderer. Add that to your resume. I will see you at your first parole hearing.
— Dan Levy (@dlevywnyt) May 31, 2023

John Schnurr – brother of James Schnurr is giving his impact statement: “I’m requesting the defendant gets the maximum sentence.” @WNYT pic.twitter.com/Rz4vjHjesO
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

We’re minutes from the start of Nauman Hussain’s sentencing. This is our first time seeing Hussain in the orange and white jail uniform. https://t.co/Uc5G2TucLE pic.twitter.com/oWsPiDYvz1
— Faith King (@FaithKingTV) May 31, 2023

Happening right now: Sentencing of Nauman Hussain 2 weeks after he was convicted on 20 counts of manslaughter in connection with the Schoharie Limo Crash – Hussain is cuffed and dressed in an orange jumpsuit in court @WNYT pic.twitter.com/cILEhp9gDv
— Subrina Dhammi (@SubrinaDhammi) May 31, 2023

Special Prosecutor Fred Rench has arrived.
— Tiffany Payton (@TiffanyPaytonTV) May 31, 2023

Sentencing for Nauman Hussain is set to begin at 9:30 this morning. Hussain is facing up to 15 years in prison after being convicted of 20 counts of manslaughter. Follow @WNYT throughout the day for updates. pic.twitter.com/XgaiFrroQc
— Faith King (@FaithKingTV) May 31, 2023

Today is his birthday pic.twitter.com/kLcKU1vmFG
— Subrina Dhammi (@SubrinaDhammi) May 31, 2023

First on 13: After nearly 5 years – the final name has been added to the memorial honoring the victims of the Schoharie Limo Crash. Scott Lisinicchia, the driver of the limo when it crashed, is now part of the memorial honoring all 20 victims @WNYT pic.twitter.com/GZ9O3DAXsP
— Subrina Dhammi (@SubrinaDhammi) May 31, 2023