[TLI]

Not any mention of who the judge is that sentenced him.

Can’t find that anywhere.

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[skimbell]

Sounds like the States or District Attorney is the driving force behind this.

From the Des Moines Register...

"Story County Attorney Jessica Reynolds said the hate crime charges were added because Martinez is suspected of criminal mischief against someone's property because of "what it represents as far as sexual orientation."

Jessica Reynolds story County Attorney

Reynolds needs to get off her ass and weigh in.