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[–] 22 points 7 hours ago (9 children)

If you're feeling upset about the length of the sentence, think about where you were ten years ago and you'll quickly realize that ten years go by very slowly. That's a huge chunk of life when you really think about it. It's only the number itself that looks small

There's something to say about the fact he will be only 61 when he gets out, though. It does give one anxiety, doesn't it? It's not like he'll be old and frail

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  • [–] 16 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

    Still.. seven woman... And probably more out there... And ONLY 10 years?

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  • [–] 3 points 4 hours ago (1 child)

    This punishment is for one count of rape and three of sexual assault. There were two other rape charges he was cleared of. I assume he would have gotten the maximum sentence otherwise.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 hours ago

    That’s not really how sentencing works. He’d have been sentenced for three counts, but wouldn’t get the maximum for each unless they were extreme, talking busting into houses, beatings, abductions, ultra violence etc.

    The sentencing guidelines for the category of rape Brand was convicted of are 6-9yrs or 9-13yrs, depending on category.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

    Yes but no. 10 years should be the absolute minimum in a "singular" rape charge. But come on, to rape 7 women (that we got proof of) & only do 10 years is blasphemous.

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  • [–] 8 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

    Well that's the thing. He wasn't convicted of seven counts of rape. This punishment is for one count of rape and three of sexual assault. There were two other rape charges he was cleared of.

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