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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Perhaps the judge might agree that sentencing was wrong...and then up it!

I'm sure its been known before.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Perhaps the judge might agree that sentencing was wrong...and then up it!

I'm sure its been known before.

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Originally posted by PinkBabe1966:
My opinion is that the bastards didn't get a long enough sentence at the beginning, and it would be ironic if they appealed and the Appeal Court judges ruled their sentences should be lengthened, although I'm not 100% sure they can do this.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Perhaps the judge might agree that sentencing was wrong...and then up it!

I'm sure its been known before.

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Originally posted by Liverpoollass:
Does it not compute with their lawyers either?

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Originally posted by cologne1:
I hope they only succeed in having their sentence increased.

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Originally posted by fookat:
they have no shame! I would think the fact they are appealing shows they have no remorse and therefore they should increase their sentences...

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Originally posted by clumsycat:

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Originally posted by fookat:
they have no shame! I would think the fact they are appealing shows they have no remorse and therefore they should increase their sentences...

lock em in a room for the rest of their lives with a non stop crying baby noise in the background...

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Originally posted by PinkBabe1966:
My opinion is that the bastards didn't get a long enough sentence at the beginning, and it would be ironic if they appealed and the Appeal Court judges ruled their sentences should be lengthened, although I'm not 100% sure they can do this.

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Originally posted by Mazzystar:
It begs belief that in a so-called civilised society we can have this parallel world of anomie and anarchy where neglect is a way of life.

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:

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Originally posted by Mazzystar:
It begs belief that in a so-called civilised society we can have this parallel world of anomie and anarchy where neglect is a way of life.

Ooo, good use of 'anomie' there!

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Originally posted by Demantoid:

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Originally posted by Liverpoollass:
Does it not compute with their lawyers either?

They have a legal right, which has to be upheld. It doesn't only exist for scum like them, but for people who might genuinely have been dealt with too harshly.

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Originally posted by Liverpoollass:

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Originally posted by Demantoid:

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Originally posted by Liverpoollass:
Does it not compute with their lawyers either?

They have a legal right, which has to be upheld. It doesn't only exist for scum like them, but for people who might genuinely have been dealt with too harshly.

Yes, I know that.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Perhaps the judge might agree that sentencing was wrong...and then up it!

I'm sure its been known before.

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Originally posted by Veggieburger:
They should not be allowed out for a long long time if ever imo so I hope that their sentences are increased.

I read a really interesting piece in the Observer last Sunday about the generations of abuse and neglect that culminated in what happened to that poor little mite.
It is sympathetic in parts to the Social Services and does list (albeit briefly) the injuries to the baby but it is well worth reading for the perspective it brings

Observer article

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Originally posted by Mazzystar:
No matter what sentences they get,it will not stop dreadful crimes like this happening again and again.
The backgrounds of all the accused were depraved and lacked boundaries.Violence,drugs and molestation were part of their everyday lives.And,in Connelly's case,her mother before her.It begs belief that in a so-called civilised society we can have this parallel world of anomie and anarchy where neglect is a way of life.

I have no answers and I am certainly not condoning any of the guilty parties involved.Just saying it's far more complicated than merely locking them up.
Its doubtful they will be rehabilitated or be able to make new starts when they leave prison.More than likely they will repeat the behaviours as its all they've ever known.And they are far from alone.

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Originally posted by Karma_:
All damn 3 of them.

Does something not compute with these bastards? I think their sentences were too lenient as it is.

So even more tax money will now be wasted entertaining these arseholes.

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Originally posted by Pretty_P:
why wouldn't they appeal - when some man who murdered 270 ppl gets out just because he is ill it goes without saying that other sickos will also try their luck!!

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Originally posted by fabienne:
I don't understand the thinking behind some of these sentences. Surely part of the reason for locking these people up is that they are a danger to innocent people? Surely they're going to be just as dangerous in 12 or 14 years? Unless they get some form of intensive treatment while they are in prison, and I somehow doubt that this will happen.

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Originally posted by Karma_:
All damn 3 of them.

Does something not compute with these bastards? I think their sentences were too lenient as it is.

So even more tax money will now be wasted entertaining these arseholes.

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
they didn't get the maximum sentence in the first place, why not? i mean what the hell more do you have to do to warrant the max?

there wasn't much left they could do, was there?

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:

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Originally posted by JacksonB:
they didn't get the maximum sentence in the first place, why not? i mean what the hell more do you have to do to warrant the max?

there wasn't much left they could do, was there?

You can read the judge's remarks Here in pdf form.

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Perhaps the judge might agree that sentencing was wrong...and then up it!

I'm sure its been known before.