Consider the case of NHL hockey player Todd Bertuzzi, who was charged with assault but received only a slight sentence. What type of deviance does this illustrate?
A) conflict crime
B) social diversion
C) consensus crime
D) social deviation

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Conflict crimes are acts that are criminalized because they conflict with the interests of those in power, rather than being inherently wrong or harmful to society. Todd Bertuzzi's case illustrates conflict crime because his actions, while resulting in assault charges, were treated leniently, possibly due to his status as a professional athlete and the influence of the sports industry.

Consider the Case of NHL Hockey Player Todd Bertuzzi, Who