• @meco03211@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Not defending him, but that kind of deal is made all the time for that reason. You’ve been in jail for 2 years and get told if you just say you’re guilty you can go free. If you maintain your innocence, you’ll still have to wait out the trial and face a longer sentence than the plea deal if found guilty.

    Though admittedly, I might be willing to spend more time in jail if I was truly innocent of kiddy diddling. As this article is evidence, that shit will come back to bite you.

    • @dmtalon
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      37 months ago

      I’m leaning towards “he’s lying, and is guilty”. But who knows the world is crazy anymore.