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UPDATE: Friday, 4 p.m.
When Edward L. Orr is sentenced on April 24, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office will seek a sentence of two to six years in state prison, Robert Clifford, a spokesman for Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota, said in an email on Thursday.On Friday, friends of victim John Judge were mounting a protest to let the district attorney and Justice William Condon know that they felt that sentence was too lenient.
A candlelight vigil is being planned for 7 p.m. on Monday in front of Astro Pizza, according to Allison Lupo, whose family owns the restaurant and who were close friends of Mr. Judge. The vigil will be held on the south side of Main Street where Mr. Judge was found.
Ms. Lupo said her... more
To my understanding that guy was driving recklessly at speeds in excess of 75+ mph, weaving in and out of traffic. I havent heard of any of those elements being present here. i think the difference in sentencing/charges is that he was deemed to have caused the accident, where here the police have not charged orr with that crime, instead he was charged with failing to report hit and run and covering up.
just my thoughts, not saying one is ...more right or wrong.