The kid has already spent 2 years in prison for something that shouldn’t have been a felony in the first place. Why should he accept a plea deal in order to allow the AG to save face? Why was he even arrested, let alone charged, in the first place? What would you consider a “reasonable” sentence for this “crime”?
Sorry, it isn't possible to explain that to (1) a libertine liberal or (2) a lunkhead libertarian. I assume you are one of those.
The AG is duty-bound to enforce the laws of the state. It has nothing to do with 'saving face'.
Why was he even arrested, let alone charged, in the first place?
Because he broke the law, and then put it out in a video for all to see.
The law can be changed, but in the meantime, this kid screwed up, and now he's ticked off that he's paying the price for his screw up (even though he was offered a deal so it would go easier on him).
Initially, I thought this sentence was unfair. Now that I've learned more about it, I figure the kid caused his own problems and have no sympathy for him.