Why do so many people go to jail for petty crimes but men like this stay free?

Question

is this why some americans don't believe in our system cnn link

http://m.cnn.com/cnn/lt_ne/lt_ne/detail/144093;jsessionid=90B62DF4A8742912A7BE182008852F44

Answer 1

That's disgusting. The man deserves to be castrated. That poor kid.

Answer 2

That's ridiculous!  I've never heard of a rare bond so he can stay out of jail while on appeal.  People need to voice their opinions to their legislatures and get that judge out of office.

Answer 3

i can't see the link but i got screwed over.. me n this kid stole a credit card and spent a G btwn both of us ... he is rich and gave our school (where we stole the card) a large donation and had a top notch lawyer... i on the other hand lost my free ride at school n got kicked out..i left the country so i still have to go face it

Answer 4

It's odd.  Before I act all crazy and outraged, I'd like to know what issues are up for appeal that caused the judge to do this.  I wish the article mentioned that.  There is simply nothing in there about what the appeal is about or why the decision got made.