Judge Lance Mason. The fall no one saw coming. He was a rising political star, a former Ohio judge and state senator. But behind closed doors, Lance Mason was a monster. He was charged in a serious domestic case involving his wife that left the public stunned. And all of this took place in front of their children. I'm here to be punished today um for what I did to my wife and my children. He was convicted and served 9 months in prison. But the story doesn't end there. After his release, Mason was given a city job, a second chance. But in 2018, he was involved in a tragic and fatal incident with his wife while their children were home. In November 2018, tragedy struck. Aisha Fraser was found deceased outside a residence in Shaker Heights. Mason was apprehended at the scene and taken into custody. During his arrest, Mason attempted to flee, resulting in a collision with a police vehicle and injuries to an officer. He was charged with multiple offenses. Um, I accept full responsibility for it. I'm ashamed. Um, I know it's a betrayal of my faith and my belief and I failed my daughters. Every day I live, I know that my daughters will live without their mother. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving a minimum of 35