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Controversy Swirling Over Louisville Judge’s Decision To Slash Convicted Rapist’s Sentence

Louisville officials have sharply criticized a Jefferson County judge’s decision to reduce a convicted rapist’s sentence to less than half of what a jury recommended, sparking a new discussion over judicial discretion. In December, 24-year-old Christopher Thompson was found guilty of robbery, kidnapping, and sodomy. According to the prosecution, he abducted a woman in 2023,…