30-Day Sentence For Dharun Ravi in Rutgers Spying Case Is Right

Many are upset at Dharun Ravi’s relatively light sentence. But the law isn’t built to solve our social problems, writes Jay Michaelson.

Published May 21 2012 3:13PM EDT

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I’ll admit it—I was one of those who, during the trial of Dharun Ravi, called for exactly the result that has now transpired: a guilty verdict and a light sentence.

Jay Michaelson

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30-Day Sentence For Dharun Ravi in Rutgers Spying Case Is Right

Many are upset at Dharun Ravi’s relatively light sentence. But the law isn’t built to solve our social problems, writes Jay Michaelson.

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Jay Michaelson