Reactions after Entwistle guilty verdicts
By Globe Staff
Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone:
"A just verdict has been returned and Neil Entwistle will spend the rest of his life in jail, which is where he belongs. ... I condemn Neil Entwistle for his unspeakable, unforgivable acts."
Joe Flaherty, attorney for Rachel Entwistle's family:
"We may never know why this happened, but we do know that Rachel and Lillian Rose loved and trusted Neil Entwistle. Neil Entwistle's actions on Jan. 20, 2006 betrayed that love and trust. Neil Entwistle will now live with his evil deeds for the rest of his natural life, only to be judged again. Rachel and Lillian left us too soon in life. But they will rest in peace together, forever in each other's arms, and we will seem them again someday. Their spirit will give us the strength to carry on."
Clifford Entwistle, defendant's father:
"We will continue to fight for our innocent son with the hope that one day justice will prevail, and our little granddaughter Lilly may rest in peace."
Elliot Weinstein, defendant's lead attorney
"This has been a very, very sad case for two families, one in the United Kingdom and one in the United States. Stephanie and I did everything that we knew to do to provide Neil Entwistle with the most vigorous and aggressive defense that he is entitled to under our laws and under our Constitution. ... We disagree with the result the jury reached. We disagree with their view of the evidence."
