August 2022,san franciscoA mailman who was robbed at gunpoint was sentenced to 30 days in jail by a federal judge.United States Postal ServiceUS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy angrily called this sentence ridiculous. on March 2volunIn the case of the robbery of a postman, the General Post Office offered a reward of 150,000 yuan for the capture of the culprit.

In the robbery that took place last year, the miscreants pointed a gun at the postman’s head and stole his personal belongings as well as letters and packages from the public. During a trial in February, the man pleaded guilty, and U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco gave him a light sentence of only 30 days in jail. Most San Francisco residents believe that this type of appeasement will make society more corrupt.

DeJoy issued a strongly written statement this week, saying such a sentence sends a signal to gangsters that attacking mail carriers will have no major consequences, which makes their job dangerous. Robberies of mail carriers are not only on the rise in San Francisco, but it is also a nationwide trend. There were 643 cases of robbery at postmen across the country last year, an increase of nearly 30% compared to 2022. If compared with ten years ago, this type of robbery has increased six times, it would not be an exaggeration to say that “the world is deteriorating and people’s hearts are not the same as before.”

This light sentence is outrageous because it falls far below federal sentencing guidelines. Under federal laws, harming a Postal Service employee is punishable by up to 10 years in prison for a first offense and up to 25 years in prison for a second offense. Mail theft (mail theft) usually carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment, and possession, concealment or abandonment of stolen mail carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment. The leader of the Postmen’s Association said Judge Blair’s decision was “absolutely ridiculous”.

To combat this unhealthy trend, the Postal Service has announced that if anyone provides leads, the robbery that occurred in the 400 block of Euclid Avenue in Oakland on March 2 will be disclosed. If the postman case is solved, the person may receive a reward of 150,000 yuan.

Brian Renfrow, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, pointed out that in the past, the public viewed mail carriers as federal employees and did not dare to insult easily. Today, gangsters view mail carriers as helpless lambs to be slaughtered. This is disrespect to the postman and the public. Congress should make strict laws and rules to give strict punishment to gangsters who rob postmen and steal mail.

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