Two convicted MS-13 members were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the slaying of a rival gang member.

Prosecutors said 24-year-old Melvin Sorto was sentenced Wednesday to life plus 45 years and 22-year-old Jose Gutierrez was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison plus 125 years. A third MS-13 member, 26-year-old William Cordova, was sentenced in March to life in prison plus 150 years.

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