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re: Henry Ruggs is facing 26 years in prison.

Posted on 11/3/21 at 11:15 pm to
Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Posted on 11/3/21 at 11:15 pm to
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Henry Ruggs intentionally got behind the wheel and engaged in a behavior that he knew could kill someone.


But he didn’t maliciously & deliberately kill someone. 2nd degree murder carries a 25 year term in Nevada. Sex trafficking runs 5-20.

I am absolutely not defending him or his actions, and I get that it’s an emotionally charged tragedy, but perspective is important. Locking him up for 26 years while the sex trafficker is out in 5 doesn’t really benefit society or provide closure for the tragedy.
Posted by BamaGradinTn
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Posted on 11/3/21 at 11:19 pm to
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quote:
Henry Ruggs intentionally got behind the wheel and engaged in a behavior that he knew could kill someone.


But he didn’t maliciously & deliberately kill someone. 2nd degree murder carries a 25 year term in Nevada.


Yes. And DUI involving death in Nevada is 2-20. What's your point? I never said he should be charged with murder.

Also, remember he's charged with a second crime. It's up to the judge to decide if the sentences are consecutive or not.
This post was edited on 11/3/21 at 11:21 pm
Posted by BamaGradinTn
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Posted on 11/3/21 at 11:22 pm to
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Locking him up for 26 years while the sex trafficker is out in 5 doesn’t really benefit society or provide closure for the tragedy.



I don't disagree with that at all. I'm all for 25 to life imprisonment for sex trafficking, without parole.
This post was edited on 11/3/21 at 11:23 pm
Posted by Gideon Swashbuckler
Member since Sep 2019
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Posted on 11/3/21 at 11:26 pm to
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Locking him up for 26 years while the sex trafficker is out in 5 doesn’t really benefit society or provide closure for the tragedy.


So why not argue the sex trafficker should go to prison longer?
Not that Ruggs get out in less than 25 years.
Posted by dcbl
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Posted on 11/4/21 at 12:05 am to
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I am absolutely not defending him or his actions, and I get that it’s an emotionally charged tragedy, but perspective is important. Locking him up for 26 years while the sex trafficker is out in 5 doesn’t really benefit society or provide closure for the tragedy.



sex traffickers should be executed; no need for jail time; especially if we are talking about children

and I agree, 26 years is too long

he should get 15 and serve 10
Posted by truth22
Member since May 2021
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Posted on 11/4/21 at 7:55 am to
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…. Locking him up for 26 years while the sex trafficker is out in 5 doesn’t really benefit society…...


BULL SH1D!!!!

it keeps this ahole off the streets (literally) for two decades. I would absolutely be worried for my kids’ lives if I knew this guy was driving in the same town as them!
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