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One stark example is the case of a man convicted of a deadly shooting on a Metro bus. Miguel Rivera Dominguez, 19, pleaded guilty to murdering 21-year-old Marcel Wagner while he was asleep onboard. Despite overwhelming evidence, the defense sought a light sentence, citing what they described as his youth and potential for rehabilitation. The judge dismissed this argument, sentencing Rivera Dominguez to 23 years in prison, but the case exemplifies the ongoing debate: are justice reforms creating a revolving door for violent offenders?