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Racism? I doubt it.
I understand there are a number of mitigating factors in these two cases, but do they justify the disparity of the sentences. 14 years? He had a prior violation (for drunk driving no doubt) and she wasn't remorseful enough?
I know that different judges with different lawyers on different days might have resulted in different outcomes, but the disparity of the two sentences, for what seems on the surface to be the same offense, should raise some eyebrows, no?
I have no doubt that this lady's sentence will probably be reduced after appeal, but think of the time, money and court resources that wouldn't have been wasted if the judicial system had shown a little consistency.
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