al-Qaida terrorist Mamdouh Mahmud Salim was sentanced for the assault and attempted murder of prison gaurd Louis Pepe. He and a cell-mate attacked Louis with a sharpened comb. He drove the comb throuh his eye and 3 inches into his brain. Louis did survive but, he and his family have recieved very little help or, financial restitution for his injuries. He lives with his 79 year old mother and 80 year old father.
His attacker, on the other hand, faces 32 years for the crime.