the system works
Matt helped put a child molester away for life this week. His jury duty wrapped up today; it was a brutal case for anyone involved, and I'm so proud of him for seeing it through.
I don't want to get into specifics online, because it was a closed case. The jury convicted on all charges. Afterwards they found out that the defendant was previously convicted in the late 80's on the exact same charges. The jury then had to sit through a recounting of the previous case with the previous victims (now the same age as Matt) testifying again, because they had to determine the "Third Strike" sentence. They put the guy away 800+ years.
The bailiff told Matt afterwards that the man's wanted in 2 other states on the same charges. He's been using the same MO for years. But he's done now.
I don't want to get into specifics online, because it was a closed case. The jury convicted on all charges. Afterwards they found out that the defendant was previously convicted in the late 80's on the exact same charges. The jury then had to sit through a recounting of the previous case with the previous victims (now the same age as Matt) testifying again, because they had to determine the "Third Strike" sentence. They put the guy away 800+ years.
The bailiff told Matt afterwards that the man's wanted in 2 other states on the same charges. He's been using the same MO for years. But he's done now.
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