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RockRaven

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1. Prosecutors asked for 17.5 years, which was the low end of the sentencing guideline.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Thu Sep 1, 2022, 04:27 PM

Sep 2022

So rather disappointing, but not so surprising given prior sentences. 10 is a big step up from the previous longest for a J6 goon (7.25, a couple guys)

OTOH, during the preamble the judge dressed him down pretty good for lying in his testimony, which had given me a little hope we'd see that 17.5. It's pretty frustrating seeing these judges scorching the convicts verbally and then under-shooting the sentencing guidelines and prosecutors' requests. It's happened repeatedly now.

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Prosecutors asked for 17.5 years, which was the low end of the sentencing guideline. RockRaven Sep 2022 #1

The slaps inthewind21 Sep 2022 #2

Just another good ol' boy, I guess. Can't give him what he deserves. Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2022 #3