Max Factor heir's former lawyer details judge's error that wiped out 124-year rape sentence
A sentencing error cut Andrew Luster's 124-year prison term to 50 years, and a victim's letter asking for leniency played a key role in the outcome.
Republican Ledger staff · 11:25 AM ET

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A sentencing error cut Andrew Luster's 124-year prison term to 50 years, and a victim's letter asking for leniency played a key role in the outcome.
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