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Despite self-defense claims, wife of slain California mayor gets jail time

More than two years after she fatally shot her husband during a violent domestic dispute in their Bell Gardens home, Lyvette Crespo was sentenced Friday to 90 days in jail followed by five years of probation.

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Wife of Bell Gardens mayor pleads guilty to manslaughter

For more than two years, Lyvette Crespo has maintained that she acted in defense of herself and her son when she shot her husband three times in the chest.

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No plea deal for wife of former Bell Gardens mayor; Case headed to trial (VIDEO)

Lyvette Crespo claims she acted in self-defense during a violent dispute with her husband, but prosecutors say it was retaliation for his infidelities.

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Wife of California mayor charged with manslaughter despite self-defense claim (VIDEO)

Lyvette claims she shot her husband in self-defense during a violent domestic dispute when he began attacking their son, who also says he, his sister and mother suffered years of abuse at the hands of his father.

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California mayor fatally shot by wife during domestic dispute (VIDEO)

The couple had apparently been arguing over finances and when the son stepped in, the altercation became physical. That's when Daniel Crespo's wife grabbed a gun to defend her son, who later sought medical treatment for injuries to his face.

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