Better editing (whoops)
A man convicted of robbery in 2000 but never sent to prison until last year because of a clerical mistake walked free Monday after a judge lauded his “exemplary” behavior during 13 years of freedom.
Cornealious “Mike” Anderson dabbed tears from his eyes as the judge announced his decision during a hearing that lasted just 10 minutes. Anderson left the courtroom with his wife and 3-year-old daughter on one arm and his mom on the other.
Anderson was 23 when he was sentenced to 13 years in prison for his role in the robbery of a fast-food restaurant’s assistant manager. He told The Associated Press last month that he waited, and even asked about going to prison, but the order never came.
Justice is served!
Can you translate this for me?
Prison was in order for an armed robbery, but living 13 years waiting for the hammer to drop is its own punishment. As long a no one was hurt in the crime I see no sense in sending a reformed, productive man to jail.
Thanks for posting this.
It makes me very happy that the judge had enough common sense to do what was right. :-)
Think of the money we'll save!/sarc
What is the goal of incarceration? I think that justice is better served when a man commits to admitting the severity of his crime and shows by his actions that he rejects the crime and would never do it again.
This incident has saved the state a lot of money. Has there ever been restitution of the victim?
I applaud the freeing of this man.
Outstanding!
Sentencing today has nothing to do with reforming....its about punishment and warehousing mostly
But like you I applaud the mercy...since appears merited