NEW : At one point , he interjected that he was `` also a victim as a child '' to which Russo responded that he could make whatever statement he wanted during the sentencing hearing . Under a deal , Castro would be imprisoned for life and never have a parole hearing . NEW : The women who say Castro held them captive say they 're 'relieved ' by the deal . Ariel Castro has agreed to take the plea deal -- life plus 1,000 years . Comment:
NEW : Under a deal , Castro would be imprisoned for life and never have a parole hearing . NEW : The women who say Castro held them captive say they 're 'relieved ' by the deal . Ariel Castro has agreed to take the plea deal -- life plus 1,000 years . Comment: