Justice Stokes reviewed reports, and perhaps most crucially, a video of Mr. Colburn driving the bus. Justice Stokes complimented the extraordinarily thorough investigation conducted by the Rockland PD, with significant guidance from our office and collaboration with other state and federal authorities. I went back to the courtroom in Belfast while Justice Stokes spoke with Brayden’s parents, with the victim advocate present. They want Mr. Colburn to accept responsibilityfor causing the death of their son, which he is doing by admitting to the civil infraction causing death. My decision cannot be made on my emotions, on self-interest holding public office, or on pressure from others in the criminal justice system.