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Sandusky sentencing Tuesday


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I think the judge should have made an example out of him and sentenced him to the 400+ years or whatever the heck it was.

I thought that's what would happen too, but it would just lend legitimacy to claims made when he appeals his sentence, which will inevitably follow...

I'm sure he'll be appealing the convictions, and once that's over and he realizes he's effed, they'll move on to appealing the sentence itself. 400+ years kind of creates a prima-facie case for "cruel and unusual." He wouldn't WIN that appeal, but the State also would not be able to resist it with a simple motion to dismiss.

Like it or not, the 30 year minimum was the safe and effective bet on the part of the judge. Saves the taxpayers money in the long-run.

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