that unbeaten Harrogate boxer gets seven and a half years for biting another man’s ear. A stupid thing to do but the lad’s career is ruined before it’s even really started.
https://thestrayferret.co.uk/harrogate- ... wn%20Court.

Yes. What an absolute travesty and a loss to society

You can't even bite someones ear off nowadays.

I’m not against longer sentences, per se.

Some though do seem to be excessive, particularly when we see sentences for similar crimes, or crimes that most might see as ‘worse’, apparently being given more leniency.

What I suppose we don’t see is all of the background, previous behaviours etc.

Ultimately, I’m not sure that the lads career should be a consideration. I’m far more comfortable with justice being applied consistently, no matter who the person.

Tyson got a pat on the back

Not harsh. The bloke’s a boxer and probably has an arsenal of ways to hurt the victim, but he chose to bite him.

Holmeclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:41 pm

that unbeaten Harrogate boxer gets seven and a half years for biting another man’s ear. A stupid thing to do but the lad’s career is ruined before it’s even really started.
https://thestrayferret.co.uk/harrogate- ... wn%20Court.

Indeed. Tony Blair needlessly killed thousands of our troops looking for non existent weapons of mass destruction and he got a knighthood

Andreshotboots wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Indeed. Tony Blair needlessly killed thousands of our troops looking for non existent weapons of mass destruction and he got a knighthood

Thousands? At least get your facts right!

box_of_frogs wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:18 pm

Thousands? At least get your facts right!

Was it millions?

To harsh of a sentence 100%

Vincent'sCap wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:23 pm

Was it millions?

To be fair 179 isn’t thousands.

As for the OP, no idea how the guy’s boxing career is relevant to his sentence.

Lessons learned, don't go biting people's ears!!! I applaud the judge, this is what the country needs. Toughen up on these lunatics, same with footy violence, send em down for a long time.

Andreshotboots wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:22 pm

Indeed. Tony Blair needlessly killed thousands of our troops looking for non existent weapons of mass destruction and he got a knighthood

I think you've missed a few Iraqi people off your count!

Someone local to me went out driving after doing cocaine and drinking, crashed into an oncoming car killing 2 people and he got 8 years.
The way sentences get decided on is ridiculous.