Unequal Justice

Apparently, Arriaga's rigorous defense in court, his refusal to bargain, his Web site (setlouiefree.com) and his conversations with me, which resulted in two previous articles on the case, now necessitate an apology.

Because Arriaga refused this plea agreement, he will face the original sentence of 10 years, which the judge can reduce to seven.

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The County Attorney's Office wants Louie Arriaga (above) to serve another two and a half years in prison for what started as an alleged traffic violation.

Andy Thomas (above) shows no mercy.

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"To enter a guilty plea by an innocent man does not make any sense," observed Luciano Sr.

The County Attorney declined comment.

Officer Thomas Beck: one-week suspension. Officer Steven Huddleston: five-week suspension.

The offer to Luciano Arriaga: four and a half years in prison.

County Attorney Andrew Thomas rules like a mullah presiding over a dusky pest hole.