I just heard on the TV that someone got life in prison plus 47 years. I never understood this. Life in prison is life in prison so what does this mean when they get additional time on top of life in prison?
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It’s symbolic. It’s a way of saying they deserve more punishment than a life sentence. But it’s also insurance in case they were to appeal and win on one of the counts – if they life sentence were overturned, they’d still be in for the 47 years.
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