In the case of U.S. v. Hawkins, the sex offender had multiple images of child porn over 18. Sentencing guidelines called for a sentence up to 10 years. Judge Jackson sentenced the perpetrator to only 3 months in prison.
Durbin highlights the disparity between sentencing guidelines and Judge Jackson's actual sentence.
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