Kuby” were the ones who picked up Ferguson's case (The Long-Island). They used Black Rage as a defense for Ferguson (The Long-Island). They claimed that living in a racially based and domineering society had drained him (The Long-Island). Ferguson didn't like this strategy and decided that representing himself would be a better option (The Long-Island). He maintained that he did not commit the crimes charged against him, even though there were eyewitnesses and a police report declaring he was guilty. Instead he claimed he was “framed for the shooting” (The Long-Island). Specialists who handled Ferguson's case believe that defending himself was the worst thing he would have done (The Long-Island). They decided to ask the court if they believed he was sane enough to make this type of decision regarding his case (The Long-Island). The court stated that he was certainly competent enough to conduct his own defense (The Long-Island). Kuby sat with Ferguson during the trial to assist him, but allowed him to build his case (The Long-Island). Ferguson twisted his story and ended up comparing himself to John the Baptist and said his story would prove his innocence (The Long-Island). Judge Donald E. Belfi called him “selfish,” “hypocritical,” and lacking remorse for his crimes (The Long-Island). The judge sentenced Ferguson to 300 years in prison (The Long-Island). They stated