Brown, who pleaded guilty to his first and only offense at age 17, was given probation after a $2 armed robbery in which the victim wasn't harmed and had his wallet returned. But months later, Brown violated his probation by testing positive for marijuana. In most cases of marijuana violations, Texas judges — and Dean — often recommend counseling and allow the defendant to remain on probation with a stiff warning.
In this case, however, without explanation, Brown was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
But this story has a "happier" ending.
The response from the story led to a Web site and protests — pressure that seems to have worked. Brown may soon be on the road to freedom, 16 years after his probation violation.
Nobody can give him sixteen years back. But it's nice to know that activism pays off.
I wonder what race Mr. Brown is? I have a feeling that he isn't white. The war on drugs has been absolutely devestating to minorities. Remember kids, "Reefer makes darkies think they're as good as white men."*
Hat tip to PZ and TalkLeft.
*Quoth Harry Anslinger, America's first Drug Czar
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