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Good news
Posted by David Hardy · 3 October 2018 06:38 PM
In June, Rene Boucher, who assaulted Sen. Rand Paul from behind, leaving him in serious medical condition with several broken ribs, was sentenced by a Clinton-appointee to 30 days and a year's probation. From what I can see, the Federal Sentencing Guidelines call for a sentence of between 18 and 24 months. A judge can depart from those, but is required to explain and the explanation is subject to appeal. A departure from a 1.5 - years down to 30 days is a pretty big departure....
The government appealed the sentence, and the Sixth Circuit just denied a rather weak motion to dismiss the appeal.
How many days is that per broken rib?
I cannot help but think of Charles Sumner and Preston Brooks. Bad moon on the rise.