Man convicted of killing Rusk Co. deputy sentenced to life in prison

The man convicted of killing a Rusk County deputy has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) --After a 10-minute break, the defense for Doug Nitek has started their presentation to the court.

Nitek gave a brief statement saying, “I fired the shots that took Dan Glaze’s life and I am sorry for it.”

Nitek’s defense said he is very remorseful, despite what the prosecution said, claiming Nitek showed no remorse.

The defense also spoke on the loss that Doug Nitek’s family is feeling, as well as Glaze’s family. The Defense said Nitek needs a parole possibility in order to get a job in prison.

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- Sentencing is underway for the man convicted of killing Rusk County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Glaze.

Doug Nitek appeared in court Wednesday morning to learn his fate.

Several people talked to the court including Rusk County Sheriff Jeffery Wallace, Deputy Dan Glaze’s aunt, and Deputy Dan Glaze’s wife Sarah.

Glaze’s aunt described him by saying, “He was a great guy; everyone loved him.” She went on to say, “He was eager each day to protect the people of Rusk County.”

Glaze’s aunt and Sheriff Wallace also addressed what they described as Doug Nitek’s lack of remorse during the trial back in September. All those who spoke on behalf of Dan Glaze called for life in prison without early release.

Sarah Glaze, Dan Glaze’s wife, told the court “I’ve felt everything from numbness to depression” when she described the loss of her husband. She continued on to talk of the trauma her children have experienced due to the loss of their father.

Nitek was found guilty by a jury of first-degree intentional homicide back in September. Nitek was charged with shooting and killing Deputy Dan Glaze in 2016. The jury reached guilty verdicts on six of the 17 counts. In addition to first-degree intentional homicide - the jury found Nitek guilty of possession of meth, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of criminal damage to property.

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) -- The man convicted of killing Rusk County Deputy Dan Glaze is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday.

Doug Nitek is due in Rusk County Court at 9:30 a.m.

Nitek was found guilty by a jury of first-degree intentional homicide back in September. Nitek was charged with shooting and killing Deputy Dan Glaze in 2016. The jury reached guilty verdicts on six of the 17 counts. In addition to first-degree intentional homicide - the jury found Nitek guilty of possession of meth, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of criminal damage to property.

To watch the sentencing when it airs live Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.,