• SCB@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    as long as it’s consistent with anyone not the son of a famous politician

    As the article notes, it is not consistent, and the charges were likely brought due to political pressure.

    Your average addict would have these charges dropped and a diversionary program offered, as was in the initial plea deal (prior to political pressure being leveraged).

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      1 year ago

      Well then, I oppose it. But not because I’m part of some cult-of-personality about the man… That would just be pathetic!