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Crack law changes ignite debate

Police searched Toney Robinson’s house on Aug. 14, 2009, and found 5 grams of crack cocaine, three loaded weapons, digital scales and more than $2,000 cash.

In federal court the next spring Robinson faced a 10-year prison term for the drug charge.

Police stopped Jackie Campbell for speeding as he drove near Chattanooga on Jan. 9, 2010. Officers found 170 grams of crack in his car.

Later that fall he was looking at more than 20 years in federal prison.

Both men pleaded guilty.