- Oct 9, 1999
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Long and heartening read. Wapo (free to read) embedded with this ground-breaking prosecution. May more come soon.
" All three of the network nightly news programs had led with Jennifer Crumbley’s conviction, and the day after her husband was found guilty, too...
[...]
At the hearing, both of the Crumbleys addressed the judge, showing little remorse but pleading for leniency. Matthews didn’t listen, issuing the maximum sentence allowed under the law, 10 to 15 years in prison.
As the couple was led away in shackles and jumpsuits, McDonald sat at the prosecution table, refusing to look at them. When they were gone, she glanced back, to the parents of the dead children."
" All three of the network nightly news programs had led with Jennifer Crumbley’s conviction, and the day after her husband was found guilty, too...
[...]
At the hearing, both of the Crumbleys addressed the judge, showing little remorse but pleading for leniency. Matthews didn’t listen, issuing the maximum sentence allowed under the law, 10 to 15 years in prison.
As the couple was led away in shackles and jumpsuits, McDonald sat at the prosecution table, refusing to look at them. When they were gone, she glanced back, to the parents of the dead children."
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