February 27, 2007
SERVING THE SENTENCE WOULD BE UNUSUAL...:
Justices Decline Case on 200-Year Sentence for Man Who Possessed Child Pornography (LINDA GREENHOUSE, 2/27/07, NY Times)
An Arizona man who received a 200-year prison sentence for possessing 20 pornographic images of children failed Monday to persuade the Supreme Court to consider whether the sentence was unconstitutionally excessive.
...better to execute such evil-doers. Posted by Orrin Judd at February 27, 2007 12:00 AM
Comments
Tough one. I haven't read the case, and I have no problem with denying cert, as I do not agree with 8th Amendment challenges to the length of sentences.
Likewise, I have no sympathy for those who abuse children. 200 years is shocking, however, for an indirect, economic crime. This fellow is a disgusting pervert, but as far as we know, no more than that. Keep in mind that the gravemen on the offence is the actor's contribution to the economic demand for child pornography. His guilt is analogous to one who has supported illegal immigration by buying lettuce.
Posted by: Lou Gots at February 27, 2007 6:40 PM
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