https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-becam...185010893.html
The girl in the sex tape seems to have been 16 at the time of the making of the tape and gave her consent. Apparently, in Ohio a 16 year old girl can't give consent to making this kind of video, but it's not like she's 12.
The prison staff involved with this are real pieces of work.
Paralysis seems like too stiff a punishment even for this lunkhead teenager.
God knows how many times Id be paralyzed after every time I had sex with a 16 yr old.
I’m wondering if the child molester’s victims will be able to sue for emotional damages now that he will be coming into a chunk of change?Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnCommode
Sad thing is prison guard will likely not do any time and tax payers are the ones covering this. It’s not popular topic but there are serious issues with lumping age of consent in with sexual abuse of children. In some states having a picture of a naked 17 year old gf can get you near prison time. And even then you now have a criminal record for a sexual offence invoking a child and your reputation is ruined
Now that being said the other problem is definitely prison staff. I don’t know the answer but how do you attract good staff when the pay is mediocre at best and it’s terrible working conditions. Nobody grows up and says they want to be a prison guard.
did you even read the article mumbles ?
was an 18 yr old boy fucking his 16 yr old girlfriend and he videotaped it with her consent
in a normal country this guy wouldnt have got a criminal record nevermind a 2 year prison sentence
There likely are no victims.Quote:
Originally Posted by MumblesBadlyI’m wondering if the child molester’s victims will be able to sue for emotional damages now that he will be coming into a chunk of change?Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnCommode
Fletcher was sentenced in Fulton County to two years in prison for pandering sexually-oriented material involving minors. Fletcher's attorneys said the offense involved a consensually made videotape with his girlfriend, who was a couple of years younger than Fletcher. Fletcher entered prison at age 18.
usa so fucked up sending that 18 year old kid to prison its the sort of thing you would expect in iran or saudi arabia not the land of the free home of the brave
Yes and unfortunately it’s political suicide to speak out against such things. 10 years ago very few teens had the ability to make high quality videos and pictures at the drop of a hat. Today you probably have nearly 50 percent of the male teen population who has seen or possessed what is considered child pornography. That means tens of millions of American kids who in the eyes of the justice system could be sentenced to prison.Quote:
Originally Posted by JACKDANIELS
Now imagine when they are caught the amount of bias that comes in to play in terms of what sort of families they come from and the connections their parents have. Know nothing about this kid but very likely comes from a poor family and couldn’t afford much of a defence.
It’s only gonna get worse too.
It would also be messy.Quote:
Originally Posted by OSA
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Originally Posted by JACKDANIELS
That's an interesting question Mr. Mumbles.Quote:
Originally Posted by MumblesBadlyI’m wondering if the child molester’s victims will be able to sue for emotional damages now that he will be coming into a chunk of change?Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnCommode
My initial reaction would be that she couldn't because she took part in the making of the video. However, it seems to me that Ohio views her as a crime victim and thus eligible for restitution. It should be added that I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on tv. It would be nice to have the guidance of Druff's lawyer friend on this matter.
When one says, “I’ll take my chances in court” that is exactly what one is doing. The randomness of this court case is a great example.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnCommodeThat's an interesting question Mr. Mumbles.Quote:
Originally Posted by MumblesBadly
My initial reaction would be that she couldn't because she took part in the making of the video. However, it seems to me that Ohio views her as a crime victim and thus eligible for restitution. It should be added that I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on tv. It would be nice to have the guidance of Druff's lawyer friend on this matter.
Think of Druff’s friend as a sports tout. He will give you an opinion on the game and charge you for it. Then they roll out the ball and you hope you have an edge.
Our brand of justice is not definitive and far from perfect.
Disgusting case. Kid had a lousy tout.
Also the award the kid received and the lack of punishment for the guards.
What good is $17m if you’re a quad?
Very similar to police misconduct settlements. No one gave a shit. Insurance companies and tax payers provided an endless stream of cash. Misconduct continued unabated until the advent of the cell phone video and social platforms.
Public opinion definitely affects judicial outcomes. But then you knew all of this.
Ironic cell phone and it’s text messages proved critical in reaching the award.
Having worked in a prison this story makes me so fucking sick I cant even explain it.. Problem is some COs are decent human beings and others are just creepy piles of shit who either couldnt pass the mental eval for the police and took the side step to prison hack to claim they worked in Law Enforcement.. Most of the COs I knew were good hard working people literaly making barely above min wage working with murders rapists and the like (Not kidding starting pay for COs in AZ a few yrs ago was $14.85/hr and hten some add on for location pay etc but was still shit for the most part)... Im not entirely sure how medical got dragged into this lawsuit other then the old fling shit at everybody and see what sticks logic.. I cant see them being complicit in this guys injuries except the possibility it was a third party contractor like the piece of shit company I worked for Corizon who notoriously cut corners and refused to get inmates proper care despite nurses and even PAs/NPs trying to get shit done.. If so I hope the contractor got nailed too then..Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnCommode
Fun Fact huge lawsuit finally going to trial here in AZ against the State DOC for them tortuously interfering with care of inmates as well as conspiracy with Corizon over the quality of care.. I hope the State and Corizon both eat a shit dagwood bumstead sized sandwich on it.. Sure the guys (inmates) made mistakes in life but when somebody dies from cancer literally a few months before theyre supposed to be released and the cancer shouldve and wouldve been caught had they not stonewalled outside consults for the guy yeah its disgusting..
reading the story unfortunately not they were fired and depending it appears one was allowed to retire and keep his pension.. Whats ridiculous is Ive seen COs get a week to 2 weeks unpaid suspension for shit alot less serious then being involved in something like this and supposedly 2 were suspended for one fucking day??Quote:
Originally Posted by BetCheckBet
the $17M will cover the upgrades his mom said they needed and it should give a tidy monthly sum for the rest of his life.. Im also guessing while it wasnt said that the state will be on the hook for all his medical for life as well..Quote:
Originally Posted by Sanlmar
Why aren’t the guards in jail.
Fired is their punishment? Did I miss something
Good question I would agree.. This was clearly abuse and excessive use of force but.. Ok Im gonna say it.. Because he wasnt black and was a convicted child molester the DA probably decided he/she couldnt get a conviction.. Granted I damn well guarantee there is or was at least video evidence of what happened (I also suspect it exists otherwise this lawsuit wouldnt have been settled as it was).Quote:
Originally Posted by Texter