Trump-appointed judge gives a 'break' to Jan. 6 rioter at sentencing
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Tyler Bensch, who used bear spray during the Capitol attack, was sentenced to probation and 60 days home detention instead of the nine months in prison sought by prosecutors.
  • snooggums@kbin.social
    4·
    1 year ago

    We already do give kids reduced sentences, at least white kids like that rapist Brock Turner.

    Maybe we could advocate for reduced sentences for minorities convicted of petty crimes instead of people who actively tried to overthrow the government.

    • OwenEverbinde@reddthat.com
      1·
      1 year ago

      Unfortunately, Brock Turner’s judge was lenient to everyone – and civil rights groups actually liked and approved of him for his lenient sentences across the board, even to minorities. Hence firing him ultimately did more harm than good.