Black Man Gets 70 Year Prison Sentence in Texas for Spitting at Cops
A Texas man has reportedly been sentenced to 70 years in prison for spitting at police officers during a 2022 arrest.
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A Texas man has reportedly been sentenced to 70 years in prison for spitting at police officers during a 2022 arrest.
Update 04/14/2023 9:56am:
It seems like cruel and unusual punishment to me.
Prior convictions led the jury to the sentence.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 70 years in prison for spitting on police officers during his domestic violence arrest. Larry Pearson, 36, was found guilty of harassing government employees and assaulting officers in May 2022. Pearson hit the victim, kicked squad cars, and spat on police officers while being arrested. Prosecutors urged the jury to "send a message," resulting in a 70-year sentence. Pearson's defense argued that it was a minor misdemeanor and situation went out of control. Lubbock is one of the most dangerous cities, ranking high for violent crime and property c...