Just another day in New Orleans

Deterrence is not the only purpose of punishment under the law. There's also a matter of justice. The latter demands a very, very harsh penalty in this case.

What do think would 'help the issue' going forward?
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Derbes, who prosecuted the case with Assistant District Attorney Forrest Ladd, argued the jury's decision was simple.

“It goes without saying that … this probably would not have happened had he have had a better upbringing. And yes, those are awful, awful things. But it does not change the law.”