On September 25, 2018, Jesus Ibarra was given a stayed prison sentence of 117 months and put on probation after pleading guilty to 1st degree assault of an elderly gentleman in the city of St. James. According to Minnesota sentencing guidelines, 117 months was the maximum term available for this charge. Judge Stephen Ferrazzano raised concerns at the sentencing date because of new pending charges that had just been brought against Ibarra. But because there was a deal made between the prosecution and defense to get to that point, the judge agreed to follow the recommendations...
