The Failed Pacifist

Judge: Learn English or Else

Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. sentenced four men to 24 months in the county prison after they plead guilty to criminal conspiracy to commit robbery. But he gave them an out:

But in order for them to avoid the 24 months in prison, Olszewski ordered the men to learn to read and write the English language, earn their GED, and, within 30 days of release, get a full-time job while on parole. The defendants, who range in age from 17 to 22, are to return to court in one year with their parole officers to take an English test, according to Olszewski's order.

posted by Doran @ 8:10 AM