71-year-old bank robber jailed for 21 years
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A 71-year-old terminally ill man has been sentenced to 21 years in jail for holding up a bank in San Diego from his wheelchair. Judge Jeffrey Fraser said that Peter Lawrence could theoretically get out of prison at the age of 90, when he would no longer be a threat to the public. Lawrence told the judge he robbed the bank of more than $2,000 in the summer because he felt hopeless after being diagnosed with serious medical problems and was facing homelessness.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments