1st suspect gets 8 years for brutal gay-bashing and burning - East Texas March 2012!

http://www.dallasvoice.com/1st-suspect-8-years-brutal-gay-bashing-in%E2%80%88reno-10103151.html
I remember calling the mayor of Reno to let him know along with hundreds or more of others to let him know we will be watching this very closely to make sure it is prosecuted as a Hate Crime! Activism pays off!
Only question I have is only 8 years for burning someone and a hate crime?