A UK woman who stabbed a man to death while he was sexually assaulting her has lost an appeal against her 17-year prison sentence. The court ruled the punishment was justified despite acknowledging her trauma and the circumstances surrounding the killing.
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A 20-year-old Rochester man was sentenced to jail and long-term probation after admitting evidence would convict him in the rape of two young girls. The plea deal spared him prison time and sex offender registration despite testimony describing lasting trauma to the victims.
By John Petrolino Sometimes a story comes across my bow that just makes me shake my head. While I’ve heard all kinds of horror and humorous…