>I agree. The important thing is that the family got the max from him without the protracted legal struggle and fees that could have been. I would guess part of the deal was a very very hefty settlement, no fuss, no contention. Putting this clown in prison forever isn't going to do them a damn bit of good, and the non-jail part of his sentence is pretty hefty. The jail part is just not going to mean anything but the settlement is going to make the best of a horrible situation.

I also think it's important that a) he pled guilty and took full responsibility; and b) he came to court surrounded by family.

Tamar