Friday, June 20, 2008

Briana Waters Sentenced

author: Olycivlib        e-mail: olycivlib@riseup.net

Ms. Waters was sentenced today in Tacoma, WA.

Briana Waters was sentenced to six years in prison and three years
probation. She did receive the terrorism enhancement. The judge
recommended her to Dublin. Judge denied appeal bond and also the ability
to self surrender.

Judge Burgess commented on the over 250 letters he received on Briana's
behalf. Neil Fox, Ms. Waters' attorney, argued that the average of both
Washington and Oregon cases was one and a half years per arson. Mr. Fox
argued for five years with serving one and half suspending three and a
half. The prosecution argued for ten years.

Briana Waters spoke eloquently today on her behalf. There were a dozen
supporters for Briana Waters in the court room.

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