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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It doesn't. Our criminal justice system is really just a punishment system. Whenever this guy gets out of prison, he'll have his wages garnished and the money that he owes will be paid back. It doesn't help the kid now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Whenever this guy gets out of prison, he’ll have his wages garnished and the money that he owes will be paid back.

Assuming he doesn't get sent back to prison.