Darren Sharper global plea deals are happening today and one thing seems to be consistent. They are all under 10 years and the sentences will run concurrent.
Judge Pastor said in court the total sentence for all cases will be 9 years.
Short story …Sharper’s legal team seems to have worked a miracle. He could have gotten 2 life sentences in Nevada alone. On top of that, people convicted of rape typically do 85% or more of their sentence, and he’s doing only 50%.
Judge Pastor said Sharper will do his 9 years in a federal facility.
Sharper will be placed on parole for 3 years after he’s released, and will then be on probation for the rest of his life.
He’ll also be required to register as a sex offender.
Media reports saying Sharper will serve 20 years for the Louisiana rapes are incorrect.
Law enforcement sources tell us … Louisiana prosecutors have agreed in the plea deal, after serving 9 years Sharper will get credit for the remaining 11 while free on probation.
I understand how plea deals work, so I can’t say I am surprised. For the prosecution it is a guaranteed victory and saves their jurisdictions thousands of dollars by not going to trial. For Darren Sharper obviously spending 9 years in jail is better than life, so I am sure he jumped at the deal.
So, from a purely legal perspective I understand, but I still feel this is wrong on so many levels. Rape is a vile and heinous crime. It is why I am very careful calling someone a rapist when they have just been accused, because that term sticks with you forever, even if you are innocent. But, once it is proven that you are a rapist, you honestly should be thrown under the jail for life. Darren Sharper isn’t just a rapist, but a serial rapist that has done this to many woman over many years. It is likely there are many more women we will never know about. 10 years is a long time, but considering the seriousness of the crimes it is my opinion he is getting off lightly. Granted his reputation will be tarnished for the rest of his days, he will be free and honestly that stinks.