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“A prison sentence would have a severe impact on him. I think he will not be a danger to others.” From the moment that judge Persky considered any factor about Turner's personal life when sentencing him other than the fact that he he was found guilty of three felonies he neglected his sworn oath. The oath states, I Aaron Persky do solemnly swear that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as under the Constitution and laws of the United States. So help me God.” The felonies Turner was found guilty of included assault with intent to commit rape of an intoxicated person, sexually penetrating

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