Palm Beach heir Nico Fanjul avoids jail time after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges, sparking outrage over perceived leniency for the wealthy elite.
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Fanjul, heir to a multi-million dollar sugar fortune, was sentenced to 12 months of probation for the domestic violence incident, raising eyebrows over the perceived special treatment of the privileged.
The case has ignited a broader conversation about the criminal justice system's tendency to go easier on high-profile, well-connected defendants, fueling concerns over a 'two-tier' system of justice in America.