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Talk about black privilege - - - In a horrific attack at Spring Mountain Youth Camp, 15-year-old Tavari Pearson brutally assaulted his therapist during an outdoor session: he hit her in the head with a rock, strangled her, sexually assaulted her, and left her for dead in a ravine. The victim suffered severe injuries, including facial fractures, yet survived to seek justice. Prosecutors pushed for real accountability, requesting 8 to 20 years in prison for this violent attempted murder and rape. Instead, Judge Erika Ballou handed down a slap on the wrist: just six months behind bars, followed by probation, with credit for time already served leading to immediate release. This lenient sentence mocks victims and emboldens criminals, raising serious questions about soft-on-crime policies that prioritize offenders over public safety. Hardworking Americans demand tougher penalties to protect the innocent and restore faith in the justice system.