Judy Hiaasen, the older sister of Rob Hiaasen, her voice breaking with emotion, described being jolted by memories of her younger brother. That triggered a three-week trial this summer, during which Ramos’ lawyers argued he was beset by delusions before blasting into the newsroom with a shotgun. Prosecutor: Sought maximum sentenceAhead of the sentencing, Leitess asked the judge to make clear in his sentence that Ramos never be released from prison. Each time the cat was mentioned during the trial, O’Donnell said Tuesday, Ramos began to cry. Of the convicted mass shooter, she said, “He thought he had the last word as he left the courtroom.