After the trial of James Holmes, who opened fire on an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater in July 2012, about 100 family members of the victims spoke in court about how the crime affected them. Which term best relates to this activity?

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Victim-impact statement is a statement given by the victim or victim's family members about how the crime has affected them emotionally, physically, financially, and psychologically. These statements are used during the sentencing phase of a trial.

After the Trial of James Holmes, Who Opened Fire on an Aurora