According to Felder's dissent, the judge was a «decent, humble dedicated individual who is well - liked and respected» and who «built
an exemplary career in public service» after growing up in public housing.
In sentencing him to 18 months of unsupervised probation, the judge said the seriousness of the offense was mitigated by Finneran's lack of evil motive, absence of racial animus, long career in public service, community service and exemplary private lif
In sentencing him to 18 months of unsupervised probation, the judge said the seriousness of the offense was mitigated by Finneran's lack of evil motive, absence of racial animus, long
career in public service, community service and exemplary private lif
in public service, community
service and
exemplary private life.