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"A jury in Charlottesville said Tuesday that James Alex Fields Jr. should be sentenced to life plus 419 years in prison and $480,000 in fines, for killing Heather Heyer and seriously injuring 35 others.
Judge Richard Moore will decide whether to sign off on the recommended sentence at a hearing on March 29..."
The judge could reduce the sentence, but can't increase it. I suspect he'll follow the jury's recommendation. Fields could still be tried in federal court for federal hate crimes. Which could carry a death sentence. But I don't think that's necessary. The state jury sent a pretty clear message.
Charlottesville Jury Recommends 419 Years Plus Life For Neo-Nazi Who Killed Protester
Judge Richard Moore will decide whether to sign off on the recommended sentence at a hearing on March 29..."
The judge could reduce the sentence, but can't increase it. I suspect he'll follow the jury's recommendation. Fields could still be tried in federal court for federal hate crimes. Which could carry a death sentence. But I don't think that's necessary. The state jury sent a pretty clear message.
Charlottesville Jury Recommends 419 Years Plus Life For Neo-Nazi Who Killed Protester