Gun trafficker Raymond Minaya was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison by Federal Judge William Kuntz after being found with a shank and cell phones in his detention center cell. Though Minaya pleaded guilty and his lawyer cited the violent conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center as a justification for needing protection, Judge Kuntz vehemently opposed this view, indicating that arming inmates exacerbates existing dangers rather than alleviating them.
Judge Kuntz stated that allowing inmates to arm themselves, even under the guise of protection, is tantamount to pouring gasoline on an already volatile situation.
Despite acknowledging the challenging environment of the Metropolitan Detention Center, Judge Kuntz firmly rejected the argument for leniency, emphasizing the need for accountability in the justice system.
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