NEW ORLEANS -- The Latest on the federal sentencing of former NFL star Darren Sharpers accomplices in a drug and sexual assault case (all times local):11:30 a.m.The two Louisiana co-defendants in the drug and rape case that brought down one-time NFL star Darren Sharper have been formally sentenced to lengthy prison terms -- after hearing blistering condemnations from two of their victims in open court.Ex-sheriffs deputy Brandon Licciardi (lih-CHAR-dee) was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in federal prison; former restaurant worker Erik Nunez, 10 years. Both pleaded guilty to state and federal charges that they drugged and sexually assaulted women.Both accomplices apologized. Licciardi haltingly told one victim, I made a terrible decision to leave you in the hands of a monster, an apparent reference to Sharper.Sharper has pleaded guilty or no-contest to drug and sexual assault cases in Louisiana and three other states. Hes filed a federal appeal after being sentenced to 18 years.---9 a.m.The two Louisiana co-defendants in the drug and rape case that brought down one-time NFL star Darren Sharper are set for sentencing in federal court in New Orleans.Erik Nunez, a former restaurant worker, and Brandon Licciardi (lih-CHAR-dee) a former suburban sheriffs deputy, pleaded guilty to state and federal charges earlier this year. Formal sentencing is set Thursday morning.The case arose from revelations that Sharper drugged and raped women in four states.Sharper was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty.Like Sharper, Licciardi and Nunez pleaded guilty to state and federal charges in the case. Their plea agreements with state and federal prosecutors calls for Licciardi to serve 17 years; with Nunez serving 10 years. Both men face formal sentencing in state court next week. Devonte Graham Hornets Jersey .ca. Hey Kerry, big fan of yours, just finished reading your book. 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That dropped the Brazilians to second in their pool and led to an unlucky draw for the Americans -- one of the other favorites to win the gold medal.The teams have split their four head-to-head matchups on the international tour, with the Brazilians winning a pair of finals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Long Beach, California. The Americans won in Hamburg in a match that Dalhausser said was the best they have played.It will be the toughest test for us, said the 2008 Olympic gold medalist.The Brazilian crrowd taunted the Americans by shouting Zika at them whenever they served, apparently in response to comments from some Americans -- notably womens soccer goalie Hope Solo -- expressing concern over the mosquito-borne virus or mocking the host nation for the outbreak.ddddddddddddDalhausser and Lucena were not among those making the comments. 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