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Texas Judge Gives 18-Year-Old 25 Years for Armed Nederland Store Robbery

Citing jail fights alongside a high-risk assessment, the judge rejected probation to prioritize public safety.

Louisville Judge Reduces 65-Year Jury Recommendation to 30 Years in Kidnapping, Sex Assault Case

Milwaukee Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for First-Date Murder and Dismemberment

Richard Barrington Gets 30-Year Sentence With 16 Years to Serve for Killing Detective Garten