ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — David Johnson was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday for first-degree assault after setting his wife on fire in August 2019.

The sentencing took place in Monroe County Court, marking the end of a nearly six-year ordeal for the victim, Shenetta Reed.

Johnson fled the country shortly after the crime, spending five years on the run before being captured in Uganda late last year.

In court, prosecutors highlighted the severity of the crime and Reed's desire for accountability rather than a life sentence for Johnson.

"I don’t think he’ll do anything to make it better, but I do accept his apology," said Shenetta Reed, the victim.

Reed described the incident as "horrific" and "unexplainable," emphasizing the lasting impact on her and her family.

During the sente

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