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He wrongly got a life sentence under Louisiana’s repeat offender law. Now he'll walk free.

Por: The Advocate Crime November 23, 2022

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A man sentenced under Louisiana’s repeat offender law for stealing a book bag and pair of tennis shoes will soon walk free after the state's Supreme Court declared his sentence illegal and the district attorney’s office moved to reduce his charges.East Baton Rouge state court judge Tarvald Smith told Joe “Willie” Washington, 68, on Tuesday that he was sorry for how the court system had handled Washington's case over the years.... + full article



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