FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local family has been waiting more than a decade for justice for their loved who was murdered, and on Wednesday, they faced another delay.

16 years ago, Jason Cannon was killed at Pleasant Valley State Prison. His cellmate and killer, Marcus Faulk, has yet to be sentenced after pleading "no contest".

Mr. Faulk's sentencing was originally scheduled for today, but was delayed as his request for a new attorney was granted.

The victim's family tells Action News they're devastated, this only prolongs their grief, unable to put this chapter behind them.

"Jason's passing has left an unfillable void in our lives for 16 years. I've grappled with the loss of my only brother, and the pain remains unbearable," says Jodee Ritter, Cannon's sister.

In court on Wednesday,

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