At 2 P.M., I Walked Into My Parents’ Backyard Expecting To Pick Up My 8-

old. This is too harsh—”

Before he could finish, a woman from the audience—someone I didn’t know—stood up abruptly.

“Your Honor,” she shouted, “this punishment is still too light! They should get ten years!”

Several people nodded. A murmur of agreement moved through the courtroom. Even the judge paused, surprised.

David leaned toward me and whispered, continue reading …