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Probation, Plea, and Public Outcry | Tucson News
A downtown Tucson shooting left nine injured, sparking outrage and renewed debate over prosecutorial leniency. The 21-year-old suspect, David Leroy French, was on probation for a 2024 shooting — a case where prosecutors dropped a mandatory prison charge in exchange for his guilty plea. Critics, including a former top prosecutor, argue the deal was too soft, while the county attorney defends it as a chance for rehabilitation, citing French’s work ethic and remorse. Now, a petition seeks to revoke his probation, with a court date set for August 3rd — as the community watches whether justice…
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