White Defendants Black Defendants
Brian Potashnik - 14 months Don Hill - 18 years
Cheryl Potashnik - 0 years; Probation Sheila Hill - 9 years
Tom Delay - 3 years; Out on Appeal
Please sign petition to ask US Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the excessive sentencing of former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his wife Sheila to 18 years and 9 years respectively in federal prison.
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January 25, 2011
The disparity in these sentences remains a difficult reality to confront. I have been spending my time researching similar cases to ensure our request for an investigation is grounded in clear evidence. Thank you for your continued patience as we push for a more equitable standard of justice.
January 25, 2011
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that people are paying close attention to these discrepancies in our legal system. It is encouraging to see this many people acknowledge the importance of demanding accountability and fairness.
6 Comments
justice should be blind but it clearly isnt in this case. fix this mess.
TOTAL DOUBLE STANDARD. sick of seeing this happen over and over again.
This whole thing is so wrong. My heart goes out to the Hill family, they shouldnt have to deal with this crooked system while others walk free.
The numbers dont lie. This is just disgusting and clear as day what is going on here.
How is this even legal?? 14 months vs 18 years is insane. Someone needs to look into these judges immediately.
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White Defendants Black Defendants
Brian Potashnik - 14 months Don Hill - 18 years
Cheryl Potashnik - 0 years; Probation Sheila Hill - 9 years
Tom Delay - 3 years; Out on Appeal
Please sign petition to ask US Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the excessive sentencing of former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill and his wife Sheila to 18 years and 9 years respectively in federal prison.
Updates
January 25, 2011
The disparity in these sentences remains a difficult reality to confront. I have been spending my time researching similar cases to ensure our request for an investigation is grounded in clear evidence. Thank you for your continued patience as we push for a more equitable standard of justice.
January 25, 2011
Reaching this level of engagement confirms that people are paying close attention to these discrepancies in our legal system. It is encouraging to see this many people acknowledge the importance of demanding accountability and fairness.
6 Comments
Ridiculous sentencing gap. Really hope Holder actually does his job for once.
justice should be blind but it clearly isnt in this case. fix this mess.
TOTAL DOUBLE STANDARD. sick of seeing this happen over and over again.
This whole thing is so wrong. My heart goes out to the Hill family, they shouldnt have to deal with this crooked system while others walk free.
The numbers dont lie. This is just disgusting and clear as day what is going on here.
How is this even legal?? 14 months vs 18 years is insane. Someone needs to look into these judges immediately.
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Ridiculous sentencing gap. Really hope Holder actually does his job for once.