CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident. They provided glimpses of Pelkey’s humor, his character and his military service.

Arizona Judge Todd Lang was receptive to the AI generation created by the victim's family, telling the court 'I loved that ... I heard the forgiveness.'