Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that three of the men responsible for the carjacking and murder of Dustin Friedland, the 30-year-old Hoboken lawyer killed leaving The Mall at Short Hills, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms today by the Honorable Michael L. Ravin, Judge of the Superior Court.

“These sentencings end the legal process. We hope this will allow the family to begin the process of healing after this unspeakable tragedy, ’’ said Acting Prosecutor Laurino.

The shooter, Hanif Thompson, 33, of Irvington was sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison without possibility of parole after pleading guilty to felony murder. Co-defendants Karif Ford, 36, and Kevin Roberts, 37, both of Newark, were sentenced to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison.

Both must serve 17 years before they are eligible for parole. Roberts and Ford pled guilty to first degree carjacking. Roberts was with Thompson as they approached the Friedlands.

Assistant Prosecutor Brian C. Matthews, who handled the case, said on Dec. 15, 2013 Friedland and his wife were in the Mall parking garage getting into their Range Rover when they were approached by two men. Friedland was pistol-whipped and shot by Thompson, who took the couple’s car.

“The medical examiner was quite clear. He took the butt of the gun and rendered Dustin Friedland helpless. Yet still Thompson shot him in the head,’’ said Matthews as he argued in court that Thompson continued to show no remorse.

A fourth defendant, Basim Henry, 36, of South Orange went to trial and was found guilty of murder, felony murder, carjacking, conspiracy to commit carjacking, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. Henry, the getaway driver, was sentenced to life plus 10 years.

Karif Ford, 35, of Newark and Hanif Thompson, 32, of Irvington pled guilty to their respective roles in the crime that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Hoboken lawyer Dustin Friedland.

Ford and Thompson were part of a scheme to go to the mall looking for high-end cars. They killed Friedland while trying to take his new Range Rover.

Today, they admitted what they did that night. Ford pled guilty to one count of first degree carjacking and Thompson, the shooter, pled guilty to felony murder and unlawful possession of a handgun.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Ford must serve 85 percent of a 20-year sentence before he is eligible for parole and Thompson must serve 30 years before he is eligible for parole, according to Assistant Prosecutor Brian Matthews, who handled the case.

Newlyweds, the Friedlands had gone to the mall on Dec. 15, 2013 when the four defendants came to the mall looking for a car to steal. As Mr. Friedland helped his wife into their Range Rover and walked back to the driver’s side of the vehicle,Thompson approached him and demanded his keys. A struggle ensued and Thompson shot Friedland.

Basim Henry, 36, of South Orange, the getaway driver, went to trial and was convicted on all counts. He was sentenced to life in prison. Kevin Roberts, 39, of Newark entered a guilty plea in July to first degree carjacking and is facing a 20-year sentence. He must serve 85 percent of that sentence before he is eligible for parole.

“The resolution of the remaining cases spares the victim’s widow from having to testify on two more occasions and brings some finality to this case which has been an unspeakable nightmare for the family,’’said Matthews.

Sentencing is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. before Judge Ravin. All three defendants, who have not yet been sentenced, are expected to sentenced on the same day.