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An Infortunate Event Shouldn't Sentence You to 12 Years!!!

An Infortunate Event Shouldn't Sentence You to 12 Years!!!

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 8 months ago
A young male is facing twelve years for biting someone. He is not gang member, was working two jobs, and he graduated from high school. Growing up in low-income communities, I have witnessed how this is not common. Manuel "Manny" Sarabia turned 19 in jail and is awaiting court where he can face up to 12 years of prison time! What angers me is that other vicious criminals, rapists, get the same prison time and yet it is supervisiolly difficult to prove someone guilty of rape. Yet Manny is facing the same punishment. We all know that if someone gets prison time, they will not be rehabilitated; no, instead they will come out and be part of a vicious cycle of poverty and violence. Please I urge you to think about your kids, friends, and loved ones when you think about Manny. He is a great kid and has no prior offenses. An unfortunate event should not determine the rest of your life – I would not want that for anyone I know. If you agree that one night should not ruin someone's life please sign our petition. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Updates

February 2, 2012

The momentum is undeniable right now. Seeing this much support for Manny proves how many people believe in second chances.

3 Comments

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Brenda Quinn
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Judges really need to look at the person and not just the charge. He has his whole life ahead of him dont ruin it over one mistake.

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Marcus Frost
14 years ago Featured

Knew Manny back in school. He was always working and keeping to himself. This sentencing is way too harsh for a first offense. Let the kid go home.

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Jessica Dunn
14 years ago Featured

12 years for a bite? That is absolutely insane. Our justice system is so broken. Poor guy deserves a second chance not his whole life thrown away.