Re: Genarlow Wilson -- Georgia is insane
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I think the 10-year sentence was the judge's version of a "make right" for the jury's inability to convict on the rape charge.
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Nope. Sentence was the mandatory minimum for the "crime". Judge had no discretion. The new law still makes it a crime, but as a misdemeanor with a much lighter sentence and no "sex offender" status.
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