As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch was sentenced to 10.6 years for driving with a suspended license causing death, and 7 years for DUI manslaughter to be served after that. So a total of 17 years in federal prison. This will then be followed by 8 years post-release probation.
While in court, Sytch blamed the death of Chris Candido on her downfall. She then went on to deliver a “tearful” prepared statement. There weren’t any tears streaming down her face though. At one point, she apologized for her actions and turned to the victim’s family and said, “I know my words are not enough but please know that I think about you every day.”
Once Sytch was done with her prepared statement, she sat down laughing as her lawyer provided her with some water.
Sytch was brought into the courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackles on her wrists.
Sytch appeared stoic as the judge sentenced her to 17 years in prison. She was then escorted out of the courtroom by officials and taken back to jail.
The judge ruled in Monday’s hearing that once Sytch is done with her sentence, she will have eight years of probation and must have a substance abuse evaluation. She will also have to do 50 hours of community service, pay a $10,000 fine, and her driver’s license is permanently revoked. She had no questions for the judge and has 30 days to appeal. She will be 67 years old when she is released.
Sytch was facing a maximum prison sentence of up to 25 years.
You can check out some photos and a complete video of Tammy “Sunny” Sytch’s court appearance below:
Happening Now: former WWE star & Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch is in court for sentencing. She pleaded no contest for a 2022 fatal crash where police say she was driving drunk. She faces up to 25 years in prison. @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/lat4ZuSUZ8
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) November 27, 2023
Tammy Sytch gets 17 years in prison, 8 years probation. A sad situation that never had to happen, but IMO was neccessary after the repeated issues. pic.twitter.com/5mob38epht
— 🎙 The Wrestling Memory Grenade 🎙 (@RasslinGrenade) November 27, 2023
Judge Karen A. Foxman has sentenced Tammy Sytch to 17 years total in prison + 8 years of probation. pic.twitter.com/86dHlTMuHG
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) November 27, 2023
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Former WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch has been sentenced to a total of 17 years in federal prison. The sentence includes 10.6 years for driving with a suspended license causing death and 7 years for DUI manslaughter, to be served consecutively. After her release, Sytch will also face 8 years of probation.
During her court appearance, Sytch blamed the death of Chris Candido for her downfall and delivered a prepared statement. However, there were no tears streaming down her face as she apologized for her actions and expressed remorse towards the victim’s family.
Sytch appeared stoic as the judge handed down the sentence and was escorted out of the courtroom in an orange jumpsuit and shackles on her wrists. The judge also ruled that she must undergo a substance abuse evaluation, complete 50 hours of community service, pay a $10,000 fine, and have her driver’s license permanently revoked.
It is worth noting that Sytch had no questions for the judge and has 30 days to appeal the sentence. She will be 67 years old when she is released from prison.
The maximum prison sentence Sytch was facing was up to 25 years. This sentencing comes after a series of repeated issues and serves as a necessary consequence for her actions.
For those interested, photos and a video of Tammy “Sunny” Sytch’s court appearance can be found online.
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