Because some people are used to, like, depending on where you're watching this case from, you're used to a judge handing down a sentence. And in Texas, it's not necessarily that way, but Carmela was given 35 years. And so with him being given 35 years, that means, again, the 50% mark. So he will be parole eligible in 17 years. And I just want to be clear that, you know, I first started running for legislative office because of how fucked up all this is. (37:30–37:45)
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