Fascinating USA Today article on judges handing down the harshest sentences

It is an exceedingly rare occurrence to find a source where judges feel comfortable speaking candidly about their own perspectives and thought processes while navigating intense, high-stakes trials. For those interested in that kind of insight, I suggest looking here: http://www.usatoday.com/news/justice/five-judges-discussing-their-work/805215/

Kudos to USA Today for this deep dive into such a compelling subject.