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Originally Posted by 4X4

I think that the girl didn't really think that there would be any repercussions from telling the initial lie, and then when it turned out that the actual, real police got involved, and she had to actually make a statement, and then go to court, admitting that she was lying probably seemed like a terrible idea. I don't think it's that difficult to understand how this snowballed for the girl. I'm kind of proud of her for fessing up. She knows she's in big trouble, and yet she went ahead and told the truth and did what she can do to right her wrong.

I'm not sure that putting her in jail for 45 years is necessary. It seems to me that she already feels guilty, so the punishment should be considered accordingly. If the punishment for finally telling the truth is that severe, I think that would discourage any future truth tellers from saying anything until they're on their deathbeds.

I'm not saying that everyone should just forget about it and let her walk, I'm just saying that she doesn't need to be drawn and quartered.

I'll tell you who I'd like to see sent to prison for 45 years - that reporter.

Not sure if serious.