• breadsmasher@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Sickening how quickly a convicted rapist can appeal and get a new trial. And many thousands are imprisoned for longer sentences, for significantly minor crimes

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      8 months ago

      The justice system is extraordinarily lenient if you’re rich and can afford good lawyers.

      Trump would probably already have beaten the rap if he could afford, or at least would pay for, good counsel.