John Lennon’s killer, Mark Chapman has apologized to Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, saying he is sorry for the crime, Daily Mail reports. Last month, the parole board denied his 11th bid for freedom.
Today it was announced that during the court hearing, Chapman addressed the late musician’s wife, apologized to Yoko Ono and assured that he always thinks about the ‘despicable act’ all the time.
“I want to add that and emphasize that greatly. It was an extremely selfish act. I'm sorry for the pain that I caused to her (Ono). I think about it all of the time,” Chapman said.
Asked if justice had been served, Chapman said 'I deserve zero, nothing,' adding he should have been given the death penalty following the killing.
“Some people disagree with me, but everybody gets a second chance now,” he said.
In its decision, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision board said it found Chapman's statement that 'infamy brings you glory' disturbing.
It commended his 'personal growth and productive use of time' but said his 'selfish actions stole the chance for future fans to experience the words of inspiration that this artist provide for millions of people. Your violent act caused devastation to not only family and former band members, but the world'.
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