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1) Norman Longval was convicted at trial of armed robbery and other charges and sentenced to 40-50 years in prison, while his co-defendant Richard Ellard received only 3 years after pleading guilty. 2) Longval appealed, arguing he was punished for exercising his right to trial, as the judge had implied before trial that he might impose a "substantial prison sentence" if Longval did not plead guilty. 3) The appellate court found the judge

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