MISSISSIPPI
Clarion-Ledger
Written by
Emily Lane
One man used his position of trust as a minister to sexually abuse five children and will serve no time in prison. Another man drove a get-away car in an armed robbery and will spend the next 35 years of his life behind bars.
Is it fair?
In the eyes of the law, prosecutors and even victims, it’s not that simple.
On Jan. 22, John Langworthy pleaded guilty to five felony counts of gratification of lust. As part of a plea agreement with the Hinds County District Attorney’s office, Langworthy will not go to prison.
Hinds Circuit Judge Bill Gowan sentenced Langworthy to 10 years suspended on each of the five counts, and five years of supervised probation. He is forbidden to have contact with any of his victims and must register as a sex offender.
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