The case of People v. Turner (Danny O'Connell) essentially reinforced the doctrine of parents patriae and the Crouse decision.

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The case of People v. Turner (Danny O'Connell) actually challenged the doctrine of parents patriae and the Crouse decision, arguing that the state had overstepped its bounds in imposing a sentence that was too harsh for the crime committed. In fact, the judge in the case, Aaron Persky, faced intense backlash for what was seen as a lenient sentence for Turner, a former Stanford University student convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman.

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