Embedded at the end of the Article is the critical information that reduces the Outrage-of-the day reaction a bit: "Judge O’Neill cited Rodriguez’s criminal pa

Embedded at the end of the Article is the critical information that reduces the Outrage-of-the day reaction a bit: "Judge O’Neill cited Rodriguez’s criminal past, which includes probation violations and gang affiliation, as additional reasons for the sentence." So this is some "repeat-offender" (three srikes/N strikes/Parole violation) type sentencing. Still a bit much in my opinion - He & his girlfriend were being stupid and reckless no doubt, but 14 years (and five for the GF) for this crime is excessive however you slice it.