It was for possession of child porn, which is repulsive, but the BBC story is still shocking — snip:
The state has the nation’s toughest laws on child abuse and exploitation.
Indeed, the prosecutor had asked for a 340-year sentence but the trial judge imposed the minimum of 10 years for each of 20 images – to be served consecutively for a total of 200 years without the possibility of probation, early release or pardon.
Mr Berger’s lawyers asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal.
They argued the sentence was wildly disproportionate – much longer than that for rape or even second degree murder and claimed it amounted to cruel and unusual punishment.
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