LA Times Today: Eight years after USC shooting, columnist’s perspective on mandatory sentencing shifts
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In 2014, L.A. Times columnist Sandy Banks wrote about Brandon Spencer, a 21-year-old who had just been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for shooting into a crowd at a Halloween party on the USC campus. Her column was a harsh take on a tragic case, prompting many complaints from readers.
Seven years later, Sandy wrote about the case again. But, this time around, her stance has changed.
Sandy joined us to explain.
Seven years later, Sandy wrote about the case again. But, this time around, her stance has changed.
Sandy joined us to explain.