Michael Lee Liggett of Monroe was sentenced Friday to 29 years in prison to be served consecutively for vehicular homicide and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Eric Harsin, the father of Liggett’s victim, Clayton Harsin, says the family is ready to move past the proceedings and they can now focus on remembering their son. Eric Harsin, along with Clayton’s mother, brother, grandparents, and friends offered tearful statements about the impact of the loss on their lives. Liggett expressed sorrow and regret over his actions. He told the Harsin family that he hopes for their forgiveness but does not expect to receive it. County Attorney Ed Bull says that the Harsin Family was instrumental in the team effort it took to achieve this result. Bull shared his thoughts about the importance of this case as a deterrent to drinking and driving. Liggett’s sentence will be served at the Oakdale Facility in Coralville.