My heart is bursting. On the eve of my first child's birth, my dad - who's been in prison nearly my entire life - was granted clemency. He never intended harm, yet his crime devastated many families. My heart breaks for the families that can never get their loved ones back.
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Replying to @chesaboudin
That last sentence seems so misplaced and disingenuous
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Replying to @R10candle @chesaboudin
Give the guy a break. He's spent a lifetime thinking about this crime. To suggest he's not both happy that his father is out, but mindful of those who were killed, is entirely unfair. I can't imagine even trying to craft a statement that captures all of that.
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his parents were domestic terrorists that killed policemen. (not just your "run of the mill" criminal) He was let out last minute by a disgraced Mayor. Now Chesa is celebrating it - what about the family of the fallen police officers? Bet their heart is not bursting!
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Certainly fair to ask, "What about the families of the officers and the guard?" But that raises a broader question: what is the appropriate punishment for certain crimes, and for this particular crime? Is 40 years enough? In any case, I think Chesa is the wrong target here.
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Replying to @ThereRamp @mikeellis1 and
No. He should have gotten the death penalty.
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This is essentially a felony murder charge (which does not require knowledge or intent to murder, just that you participate in a listed felony where a death occurs). What about other forms of homicide? Manslaughter? Negligent homicide? Where do you draw the line? Genuine Q.
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