Iowa Supreme Court Overturns Harsh Sentence for Hidlebaugh
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The Iowa Supreme Court overturned Christopher Hidlebaughs harsh prison sentence, highlighting issues with tying sentences to personal finances. Hidlebaugh, a sex offender, was initially sentenced to fifteen years for failing to buy a home, a condition of his plea deal. The high court ruled that punishing someone solely for not meeting a financial obligation violates equal protection and due process rights. The case now heads back to the lower court for a full resentencing.
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