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The decision to not give former police officer Teddy Van Lebergerhe prison time for sexual assault of a minor is one of the worse judicial decisions in recent years (“Former Honolulu police officer gets probation in sex assault of 5-year-old girl,” Star-Advertiser, Aug. 27).

Even though the prosecutor, judge and parents of the victim agreed to the sentence, it is sending the wrong message to perverts and pedophiles in our community. These criminals need to be incarcerated, and held accountable for their evil deeds.

Probation is a slap in the face to the victim, and coddles the offender. How dare the justice system allow such a travesty to occur. The public is outraged at this foolishness and nonsense. Laws need to be changed and made stronger to protect our children and families.

Will Espero

Ewa Beach

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