Father Sentences Teen To 4-5 Years At Grinnell College
IOWA CITY- Justice was served in the dining room of the Honorable Parent Ernest Schultz Wednesday when Schultz ruled that his son, 18 year-old Bradley, would be sentenced to four to five years at Grinnell College, a correctional facility in Grinnell, Iowa.
The decision marks the end of a case that began over a year ago, when Bradley was found to be guilty of receiving a high school education and excelling on standardized aptitude tests, which are both considered felonies in the state of Iowa. If a student is found guilty, he or she can expect to face up to 8 years in a private liberal arts college.
“The evidence suggested that it was clear, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Bradley committed the crimes he was accused of,” said the elder Schultz, who admitted that he had “mixed feelings” about sentencing 18 year-olds to college.
Bradley Schultz, currently a senior at Iowa City high school, was the benefit of various legal maneuverings to get sentencing delayed as long as possible. His mother, Regina Schultz, who acted as Bradley’s legal representative in the case, stressed to the dining room that making a decision too hastily could seriously impact Bradley’s development, quite possibly in a negative way.
A court transcript of an initial sentencing hearing in December supported the notion of patience with Parent Schultz’s sentencing. “What I think everyone needs to remember in this case is that Bradley is still very young. The right college could really make the difference down the road. That is why we make a motion to delay sentencing, so no early decisions are made that we will eventually regret.”
Founded in 1846, Grinnell College is widely regarded as one of the finest correctional facilities in the entire country. Its accreditation as a private college allows it to attract some of the brightest young criminals in the world, as inmates at Grinnell hail from 34 different countries and almost every state.
Though Schultz still detests the idea of leaving his friends and living in utter isolation from the real world, Grinnell’s strong reputation is undeniable in his eyes. “It’s not like I’m dying. It’s only 4-5 years. I’m sure I’ll meet a lot of interesting people in the joint,” he said.
Regina Schultz says she expects to appeal the sentence.
“Defendants found guilty of Bradley’s crimes have often been successful in negotiating a sentence that doesn’t start until the month of August. That way, they can enjoy one last summer with their families and friends,” said Schultz.
Families are also welcome to take part in the visitation days scheduled each September.
Friends to Bradley Schultz say that there is still reason to be optimistic, despite the 4-5 year sentence.
“I’ve heard Grinnell has a lot to offer its inmates,” said best friend Terence Larson. There are a lot of jobs that people can do throughout the facility, and they also offer a lot of sports and other extracurricular activities to keep everyone busy.”
“I even think you can get an education there,” he added.
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OMG – what was they doing to him?