Yes it does seem the judge is complicit with the defendant, overlooking the rights and mental health of the victim.  I thought at first he was acting stupid but now I see he may have been afraid of retaliation, especially since the brother would be free (and apparantly so will the aggressor. These attacks are very traumatic.  I was robbed at gunpoint by a black man mid-90's and I decided I would NEVER work retail again.  I wasn't hurt but it changes your life.