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Originally Posted by freddyg12

Every case has to be based on its individual circumstances, that's why there are judges & juries.

I'm not so up in arms about his sentencing, and I totally disagree w/ statements about fame & privledge being to his advantage. In the past maybe, but I don't think so now. I think it's actually often the opposite; the more media exposure there is the more pressure judges & juries feel to not let someone famous off. I think the OJ trial really changed things, maybe for the better.

The only advantage Stallworth had was good representation, which he's able to afford. From what little details there are in these articles, it sounds as if the family realized the man was jay-walking & Stallworth tried to react. He's guilty of the crime because the alcohol affected his ability to react. If he weren't drunk he would've likely pleaded not guilty and sounds like he had a good chance of getting off.

You can say that 30 days isn't that much, but it was a plea bargain. It will save the court & the victim's family the pain of going through w/a trial. He got 8 years probation. At any time if he violates it he could be locked up.

Like it or not our justice system differentiates on crimes that involve the loss of life, even murder. From what I read in the article, it sounds like a decent end for all parties was reached & Stallworth owned up to the crime. Give him some credit for that at least.

Coincidentally, today is the 15 year anniversary of OJ Simpson's Bronco chase.