In February of 2007, two caucasian young women robbed a Bank of America in Acworth, GA. Ashley Miller and Heather Johnston earned the "Barbie Bandits" nickname after police released bank video they said showed them laughing and joking behind fashionable sunglasses before handing a holdup note to the teller. It was later determined that a teller from the bank, Herman Allen, and another man, Michael Chastang (considered the "Master Mind") helped plan the robbery.
Flash forward ...
Today Ashley Miller, convicted of theft and drug distribution, was sentenced to the maximum of 10 years. She has to serve two years behind bars, with the remainder on probation.
She also has to pay at least $2,500 in restitution. Her co-defendant, Heather Lyn Johnston, who pleaded guilty to robbery and drug use charges in August, was sentenced to 10 years probation with community service, a minimum $2,000 fine and $2,500 in restitution. Benny Herman Allen III, who at the time of the February 27, 2007, robbery was a teller at the Bank of America in Acworth, Georgia, also was sentenced to the 10-year maximum. He's required to served five years behind bars and pay $2,500 in restitution.
The "Master Mind", Michael Chastang, faces at least 10 years in prison. As many of you know, Michael Chastang and Herman Allen are both black, and the Barbie Bandits, who by the way carried out the crime are both white.
What does this say about the American Justice System?
Your thoughts?
Monday, March 24, 2008
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