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IbogaProject

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3. Catch is anything can be used in sentencing

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Jan 23, 2025, 02:33 PM

Jan 23

So if they got convicted of a lesser felony these allegations and even hearsay can be used to justify a super harsh sentence. This is a big issue in criminal justice you only have rights until you're convicted see the 13th Amendment.

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Not Guilty, Sentenced to Life: 'Waverly Two' gets to go home after decades as Biden grants clemency [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jan 22 OP

Yep, just as I thought. 2 Black guys, aquited but sentence to life. brush Jan 22 #1

Another ridiculous power that needs to be scrapped 4catsmom Jan 22 #2

Catch is anything can be used in sentencing IbogaProject Jan 23 #3