ACalifornia judge sentenced 20-year-old Brock Turner, the former Stanford athlete convicted of sexual assault, to just six months in jail and three years’ probation, sparking nationwide backlash and petitions to recall the judge.
Turner faced 14 years for his crimesbut may only have toserve three months in a county jail. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky said good character references, the defendant’s age and a clean criminal record led to the light sentence.
“A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him,” the judge, who is a Stanford alumnus, said. “I think he will not be a danger to others.”
