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Old 05-14-2008, 04:22 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Why is it a gross overstatement to say that innocent people have been put to death? Is that not true?
I admittedly don't know the numbers but I consider myself relatively well informed and I know of no cases at all. The assertion that there are numerous such cases is an over statement based on what I know. All in all though even one such case is enough to persuade me against the death penalty anyways. And I am absolutely sure there has been someone executed wrongly. I have no doubts about that at all. Simple statistics so it is a certainty.
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Old 05-14-2008, 04:29 PM   #62 (permalink)
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My quick online research of Wikipedia(never wrong!) shows that there are only a few highly suspicious cases that may have been wrongful executions in the US. Wrongful execution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 05-15-2008, 09:07 AM   #63 (permalink)
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Perhaps the bigger issue is the number of people on death row who end up being exonerated.
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:52 AM   #64 (permalink)
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So Hunte got 29 years. I know people want his head and rightly so, but I think that's a pretty stiff sentence. Remember, Hunte has cooperated with police, will cooperate with the prosecutors, he did not enter the house, supposedly didn't know his friend was carrying a gun, and thought he was burglarizing an empty home. 29 years is a long time to spend in prison for sitting in a car during a botched burglary of what he thought was an empty house. I wouldn't say it's too stiff, but it's not exactly a light sentence either.
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Old 05-15-2008, 11:57 AM   #65 (permalink)
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29 years is a stiff sentence if in fact this guy was just along for the ride on a supposed burglary, but it all depends on if he is eligible for parole. I'm guessing that he will be eligible for parole because this is a plea agreement and he will be testifying for the prosecution. That could cut the sentence at least in half. He was basically the least guilty of the bunch so they give him a deal that allows him to get out in his thirties and have a life. Who knows if this guy deserves any kind of break, but this obviously helps ensure that the shooter receives the harshest possible sentence.
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If this guy was the least involved and not even in the house at the time of the shooting and still ended up with 29 years, I'm confident the other d-bags will get life or close to life sentences. I'm no attorney, but I sure hope that's how it plays out.
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:27 PM   #67 (permalink)
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S.T was only 24 when he died. He should have lived until he was at least 75. So they took at least 51 yr's away from an innocent man for no reason. I think the sentencing should start somewhere around 50 yr's to life.
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So they took at least 51 yr's away from an innocent man for no reason. I think the sentencing should start somewhere around 50 yr's to life.
Regardless of the nature of their involvement? 29 years is a long time to serve in prison for sitting in a car while friends tried to rob what they thought was an empty house.

And although I am not familiar with Florida law, I highly doubt this guy will serve less than 15-20 years of his sentence. Contrary to "conventional wisdom," convicts typically serve more than 5% of the prison sentences.
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So Hunte got 29 years. I know people want his head and rightly so, but I think that's a pretty stiff sentence. Remember, Hunte has cooperated with police, will cooperate with the prosecutors, he did not enter the house, supposedly didn't know his friend was carrying a gun, and thought he was burglarizing an empty home. 29 years is a long time to spend in prison for sitting in a car during a botched burglary of what he thought was an empty house. I wouldn't say it's too stiff, but it's not exactly a light sentence either.
See, I don't think this is right. The guy didn't enter the home and he didn't shoot anyone. 29 years??? I'd be ok with him getting 5 years.
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What are the numbers on that?
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