• TommySalami@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    That’s been the GOP M.O. for a while, but according to the info presented in the article the Dem appointed judges have actually been slightly more lenient (sentenced less than what prosecution sought 92% of cases, against the Trump appointed 90%).

    I’m sure there’s more nuance to it if you look at it case by case, but it seems like across the board judges are handing out lenient sentences for Jan 6.

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      1 year ago

      It’s because the vast majority of offenders are first time offenders, and are unlikely to repeat their actions.

      This is a good thing, and should happen a lot. Our criminal justice system is fucked up.

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          1 year ago

          I could definitely see Trump supporters doing shit like this. I find it unlikely anyone at the Capitol, who has also been prosecuted, and given a light sentence, doing it again.

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            1 year ago

            I very much disagree with this statement. I think if Trump wanted them all to do it again in 2024 almost all of them would join again.