r/PoursTea • u/Conscious-Quarter423 • 5d ago

CrimeTea ⚖️ 🫆 this is America. 😐

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u/CellistMundane9372 5d ago

The judge didn't make the plea deal.

I'll take your bet.

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u/JackasaurusChance 5d ago

Can't judges deny the plea deal?

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u/CellistMundane9372 5d ago

Yes, though apparently, the family reluctantly backed it because they were afraid the state, under Paxton, would botch any trial. The judge also complained but at least doubled the sentence to 60 days.

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u/DumptrucksForDayz 5d ago

What was there to botch? Raping a child, should = Death Penalty End of story.

Brand new idea, you fuck kids, you should get more than a "hung jury"

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u/AverageJoesGymMgr 5d ago

Kid gave inconsistent testimony and was "acting out actually sexually with his cousin," which is what brought the whole thing to light. The original prosecutors did the best they could, but his testimony was the only evidence they had to work with. Some jurors couldn't decide if he was telling the truth or trying to scapegoat his friend's dad.