#sentencing

#sentencing

Lightning orchestrated a terrifying crime spree across San Diego County from 2019-2022, leading to multiple bank takeovers and significant terror among bank employees.

Jordan Evans-Ramirez, 20, was sentenced to 34 years for sexually exploiting two 13-year-old girls, using coercion through social media and threats.

Mark Ginn, a 41-year-old plasterer from Catford, received a suspended two-year sentence for sending sexual messages and photos to a 13-year-old girl.

Melissa Hoskins, a talented Australian Olympian, tragically died at 32 after being struck by a car, leading to her husband's sentencing.

At least he won't be out on the street anymore hurting families like he did mine, said Madrestia Figueroa, the victim's mother.

The adjustments made to the sentences to allow for the unusual circumstances were reasonable and proportionate. The sentences were intended to give a message to anyone minded to engage in highly dangerous procedures involving body modifications.

"I take full responsibility for bad actions I've made, and I regret that... but I know seven years [in prison] is pretty out there, in my opinion."