California ‘Snake Burglar’ Released Despite Pleading Guilty to 54 Felonies, “Woke Laws” Have Gone Too Far

By: Riley Brown | Published: Nov 07, 2023

Picture a man so crafty, he’s been dubbed the ‘Snake Burglar.’ Now, imagine that despite 54 felony charges, he’s just slithered his way out of prison… again.

Meet Christopher Jackson, a man who adopted a very unusual burglary technique that allowed him to commit a string of thefts without being detected. Not once, not twice, but multiple times, and that’s not even the craziest part!

Caught Red-Handed...and Belly Down

Riverside Police caught Jackson red-handed, on bodycam, sporting dark clothing and a backpack outside a commercial building. All this while he should’ve been serving time for 23 other felonies.

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However, due to jail overcrowding, our slithering suspect had only spent 10 days behind bars from his previous sentencing. Now that’s a slippery escape.

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Frustration Unleashed: Prosecutor Calls Out 'Woke' Laws"

To call Riverside County District Attorney Michael Hestrin upset would be an understatement. Despite stealing a fortune from hard-working folks, Jackson walked free yet again. Leaving behind a trail of victims including clinics, salons, and restaurants, all still struggling to bounce back post-COVID.

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“Unconscionable” is what Hestrin termed Jackson’s freedom, given the havoc he wreaked, stealing hundreds of thousands from hardworking folk, only to serve less time than their recovery period.

Broken Laws, Rising Fear: Victims Voice Their Anxiety

Despite a rap sheet as long as a CVS receipt, Jackson waltzed out of prison, raising questions and fear. As victims like sandwich shop owner Ryan Perrone wonder, “What’s to stop him from breaking into homes next?”

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Two Californian laws, Proposition 47 and AB109, were cited as the reason for his release, deeming the ‘Snake Burglar’s’ acts as nonviolent, hence ineligible for prison time.

Sentence Served - But is Justice?

Jackson’s sentence? Seven months in jail (covered by time served), 12 years probation with a GPS ankle monitor, and over $150,000 in restitution. He’s also forbidden from approaching the businesses he burglarized.

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Yet, Riverside police claim they’ve invested more time investigating Jackson’s crimes than he served in jail. With the ‘Snake Burglar’ on the loose, questions linger about the consequences of California’s laws and the concept of justice in this odd case.