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Drunk woman who groped 13-year-old victim given shockingly light punishment by court (www.foxnews.com)

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Jade Berry had her sentence suspended pending her attendance of a rehabilitation program, during which she wears a "sobriety" tag and be on the sex offenders registry for 10 years.

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[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I dunno if 10 years on the registry is as light as the headline makes it seem. It's a bit more than a slap on the wrist, even without the other requirements of the sentence.

Frankly, it isn't a case where jail time is the appropriate response. Mandatory treatment, supervision, registration, that's right where out should be for this instance. She's not likely to be a threat to other kids, so sentencing needs to be focused on ensuring that rather than arbitrary punishment.

[–] Devi@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I agree, 10 years is pretty significant, and being on the register seriously damages your life. Prison isn't the only punishment you can get or indeed the worst one.