In Virginia, sentencing is done at a hearing, and the jury recommendation is a factor. The actual sentence can be shorter or longer. For this crime, the punishment is 5-20 years.
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I remind everyone that the carceral system is a problem, and true justice is not served until we build communities where restorative justice is the norm. Until then, a violent Nazi off the streets is good.
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Goodwin's defense was peculiar. There were several self-contradictory statements made and the jury wasn't buying any of the arguments. The video was damning.
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What is particularly interesting is that Tyler Davis, another man involved in his assault, was discovered and arrested and charged entirely due to the defense efforts on Goodwin's behalf.
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Literally, the detective testified at Davis's prelim that he wasn't aware of Davis until Goodwin's lawyer pointed him out in Goodwin's prelim. Goodwin's lawyer asked "why not arrest that guy?" So they did.
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Goodwin may now be called to testify against Ramos, Borden, and Davis.
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Goodwin tried arguing self-defense. No one believed it. Self-defense requires a few elements: - that no other action could be taken - that the force used is proportional to the threat - that a person from their own perspective could reasonably deduce a threat
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Anyhow, all these arguments will be key for the remaining trials this spring and summer. I expect many plea deals to be struck after this.
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Charlottesville rests a bit easier tonight.
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Oh this is good news. Thanks for keeping us apprised, Emily.
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I hadn't, and am overjoyed.
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