Former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner has barely served half of his disgraceful six-month sentence after being convicted of raping an unconscious classmate in January of 2015, but this Friday, he’ll be free to go.
The 20-year-old has served three months of his controversial six-month sentence and is set to be released on September 2, according to the Chicago Tribune. Back in June, Turner’s six-month sentence was reduced by two months under the assumption that he would demonstrate good behavior while in jail.
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The aftermath of Turner’s case continues to fuel discussions surrounding the way the U.S. Justice System regards rape convictions, particularly those involving high profile men like student-athletes or well-liked members of local communities.
As Turner is released from jail on Friday, a rally will be held next door at the Santa Clara Hall of Justice, where protestors will be calling for the dismissal of Judge Aaron Persky.
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Judge Persky presided over Turner’s case and was infamously lenient in rendering judgement against the convicted felon. Persky was quoted as attributing his leniency to the fact that he felt a prison sentence would “have a severe impact” on Turner. In addition to his jail sentence, Persky was also required to register as a sex offender.
As a result of Turner’s case, a bill proposing mandatory minimum sentences for all instances of sexual assault unanimously passed the California state assembly on Monday.