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
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.
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.
Some people have a warped view of punishment and will always demand more punishment. Especially for lighter offenses, they think people should go to prison for decades, it’s insane. They’d have people quartered again if they could have their way
I’ve seen plenty of folks argue for the death penalty for rapists. Blows my mind a bit, speaking as a survivor. I’m also against the death penalty in general, though, and that’s unfortunately not the most popular opinion. Gallup puts it at 49% in support for people convicted of murder as of this year, and Pew Research has it at a whopping 66%.
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.
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.
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
The last 10 years feel simultaneously like an eternity and like a blink of an eye…
Still… seven woman… And probably more out there… And ONLY 10 years?
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.
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.
*women. So far. Apparently more are coming forward, maybe his sentence will increase.
Yeah sorry, as a non native speaker these sorts of things trip me up sometimes. :-). Very dependent on auto correct…
Some people have a warped view of punishment and will always demand more punishment. Especially for lighter offenses, they think people should go to prison for decades, it’s insane. They’d have people quartered again if they could have their way
I’ve seen plenty of folks argue for the death penalty for rapists. Blows my mind a bit, speaking as a survivor. I’m also against the death penalty in general, though, and that’s unfortunately not the most popular opinion. Gallup puts it at 49% in support for people convicted of murder as of this year, and Pew Research has it at a whopping 66%.
Wait’ll you get older. I still think of covid like it ended last year.
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.
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.
Yes but in peoples eyes the accusation is enough and they never follow up past the big headline.
Uhhh, pretty sure most people would consider one rape conviction a pretty goddamn big deal so it’s arguing semantics about the rest.