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U.S. v. Lombard, No. 96-1541 (1st Cir.) (102 F.3d 1) (December 4, 1996) (Judge Michael Boudin)

Court approved use of two uncharged murders for which defendant had previously been acquitted to increase sentence to life imprisonment.

Wisely, Judge Boudin observed that this decision "as a matter of public perception and acceptance . . . can . . . invite disrespect for the sentencing process" that prevails ...

 

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