A former Riverside County sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing a romantic rival while on duty was spared prison time Tuesday, sentenced instead to one year in jail and 10 years of probation.

The decision angered the family of the man who was killed, Luis Morin. Five relatives spoke during the hearing asking the judge to impose the maximum sentence, which could have been more than 20 years in prison.

Morin’s mother stormed out of the courtroom after Superior Court Judge Otis Sterling said he would not send the ex-deputy, Oscar Rodriguez, to prison.

Because he already served months in jail following his conviction and awaiting trial, Rodriguez likely will be out of custody within months, his lawyer said. An exact release date was not immediately available.

Rodriguez, 43, was convicted o

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