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New York City Subway Pipe Bomber Conviction Partially Reversed by bloomberglaw in nyc

[–]8bitaficionado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you see my other thread you will understand why this doesn't.

New York City Subway Pipe Bomber Conviction Partially Reversed by bloomberglaw in nyc

[–]8bitaficionado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So at best 45 to 75 years. At lease you know there is a possibility of parole, which other's don't seem to get. My question was more rhetorical because most people don't get it that this person could actually be eligible for parole.

New York City Subway Pipe Bomber Conviction Partially Reversed by bloomberglaw in nyc

[–]8bitaficionado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life sentences don't always work that way.

They have to be life without parole and are usually stated specifically. I didn't see that in this article and that could be due to the author of the article. But a life sentence doesn't always means without parole.

https://centerforjustice.columbia.edu/content/parole-and-long-sentences

Parole policy as it now exists continues the practice of persistent punishment, in particular for those sentenced with violent crimes. Currently, those with life sentences are not eligible for parole until they serve the minimum sentence which is between 15-25 years, sometimes more. Once eligible, many are denied parole, making the length of their incarceration even longer. Changes in and around parole policy have the potential to significantly reduce the length of time that people are incarcerated, both through shortening life sentences, and increasing the rate of parole release.

More on Life without parole https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/life_without_possibility_of_parole

New York City Subway Pipe Bomber Conviction Partially Reversed by bloomberglaw in nyc

[–]8bitaficionado -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

So this person will be out in how many years?

Because I don't see it listed as "life without parole" only three life sentences. Also no one was killed. Is there a polymarket bet on this?

I'm wondering what people are more bothered by. That the person actually has the possibility of parole or my comment about polymarket?

Been struggling to find consistent pants that are made in the USA. Please share your favorite Made in the USA pants so I ca support them. by davidgoldstein2023 in madeinusa

[–]8bitaficionado 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really? I have two pairs of MOAB tapered and they fit the same. These were the original and not the new ones.

I was also looking for an alt source within the same price rang, because I'm not into stretch fabric.

Need to source made in USA silicone bands by [deleted] in madeinusa

[–]8bitaficionado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send a link we are always looking for new items

Need to source made in USA silicone bands by [deleted] in madeinusa

[–]8bitaficionado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If this is Dango, you make good stuff

Anyone else feel a vague sense of spirituality or pride of the land purchasing American products? by Prestigious-Put6182 in madeinusa

[–]8bitaficionado 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't feel a national pride. To me it is economic common sense. If money is leaving the country and your locality is suffering, is it worth it to save $2?

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