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107. Well, if the CL ad had the standard sexually-loaded codewords

Fri Jun 7, 2013, 07:20 PM

Jun 2013

And was posted in casual encounters with the other "real" sex ads, it's easy to see why the shooter expected something different than what he got, and felt ripped off...Naturally, none of this excuses murder nor the jury's unconscionable verdict...

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Jury Acquits Man for Murder of Escort Who Refused Sex [View all] Divernan Jun 2013 OP

Indeed ...where is the DU outrage ...like there is about Trayvon Martin? WTF L0oniX Jun 2013 #1

she's a chick. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2013 #26

I've been told that the trafficking problem has been neglected chiefly because Kurovski Jun 2013 #37

Bullshit... bobclark86 Jun 2013 #48

Can't speak for anyone else... Scootaloo Jun 2013 #28

I have the same reaction. This is so beyond comprehension, I'm at the loss of words. snagglepuss Jun 2013 #78

I asked that already on the GD thread, kentauros Jun 2013 #81

One more embarrassment about living in Texas. This is really, really bad. marble falls Jun 2013 #66

This is appalling vankuria Jun 2013 #2

Yes, where is the outrage? Tumbulu Jun 2013 #3

More and more, there are organizations that will rescue girls off the streets, from "The life" Kurovski Jun 2013 #33

I think that it is time for women who earn a living as prostitutes should start pennylane100 Jun 2013 #54

Yes, that will be the only recourse. He's officially 'not guilty' of murder now. freshwest Jun 2013 #92

Can we just let TX secede already? Brigid Jun 2013 #4

We Texans are not going anywhere. Not all Texans are nuts. There are millions of Dems down here n/t Tx4obama Jun 2013 #9

CORRECT Skittles Jun 2013 #95

Then why are not timdog44 Jun 2013 #104

None of them apparently sitting on this jury. Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #139

Nuh uh. Sell it to Mexico for a dollar. aquart Jun 2013 #24

sell it for 5 we should be able to get at least that rpannier Jun 2013 #56

what happened to the "clean hands" rule, where the courts won't help someone spooky3 Jun 2013 #5

The jury was only thinking of the money, but there's a lot to show he wanted more than he paid for: freshwest Jun 2013 #93

Thanks for the link...the pimp has some blood on his hands, too BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Jun 2013 #116

Of course BeyondGeography Jun 2013 #118

This is obscene... incredible........ secondwind Jun 2013 #6

So, you take a really fucked up decision by a Texas Jury as evidence against legalization of Yavin4 Jun 2013 #7

The poster never said anything was evidence against legalization of prostitution. Squinch Jun 2013 #14

From the OP Yavin4 Jun 2013 #16

You quote someone NOT saying anything was evidence against legalization of prostitution. Squinch Jun 2013 #17

C'mon now ... the implication was clear ... brett_jv Jun 2013 #57

And now YOU are saying that the poster is saying something the poster never said. Squinch Jun 2013 #61

No, I don't. See my 2nd edit to the OP Divernan Jun 2013 #64

Wow, just when you think Texas can't get worse... mountain grammy Jun 2013 #8

I had to check your source Sienna86 Jun 2013 #10

Can we please regulate sex workers please? Kurovski Jun 2013 #11

Damn Solly Mack Jun 2013 #12

A.) What rape culture? and Squinch Jun 2013 #13

B) Is that really what he said? caseymoz Jun 2013 #27

Huh? Squinch Jun 2013 #30

Okay, I've been shown the referred thread. caseymoz Jun 2013 #38

No, he actually started a thread on it Scootaloo Jun 2013 #32

I almost think we have a mutual acquaintance. caseymoz Jun 2013 #35

I seriously thought this was going to be something from the Onion. zeemike Jun 2013 #15

I think I heard Visigoths approaching Kennah Jun 2013 #18

WTF, that cannot possibly be real............. Marrah_G Jun 2013 #19

That means that 12 jurors unanimously acquitted him and thought he should have been offered sex. Kablooie Jun 2013 #20

It's like Idiocracy, but not funny. nt caseymoz Jun 2013 #23

Supposedly in Texas, SwankyXomb Jun 2013 #21

US should secede from Texas. caseymoz Jun 2013 #22

I favor legalization and regulation but really... aquart Jun 2013 #29

What does that mean? caseymoz Jun 2013 #34

Nope - not referring to any of your posts. Divernan Jun 2013 #41

Thank you and sorry. caseymoz Jun 2013 #42

For fuck's sake... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2013 #25

Any place that authorizes deadly force for a property crime...... rdharma Jun 2013 #31

That struck me too! Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #44

I'm not aware of any countries other than the US where this could occur. dipsydoodle Jun 2013 #59

Doesn't seem remotely possible. I had to see its face, to see what kind of thing would do this. Judi Lynn Jun 2013 #36

I just love it how assholes like this always.... blackspade Jun 2013 #68

Thanked the God and the jury LiberalLovinLug Jun 2013 #80

This has been the law of Texas for a century pipoman Jun 2013 #39

love love LOVE Shirley Jackson Skittles Jun 2013 #112

I do too.. pipoman Jun 2013 #119

I knew a man in AL that was acquitted once, and not even charged another time, for shooting Mnemosyne Jun 2013 #40

K & R. Unbelievable. historylovr Jun 2013 #43

I'm convinced LittleGirl Jun 2013 #45

WTF Notafraidtoo Jun 2013 #46

Actually yes ceonupe Jun 2013 #135

What a low down dirty shame! Catherine Vincent Jun 2013 #47

Fuck Texas. MrModerate Jun 2013 #49

There was an incident several years ago in San Antonio where Gman Jun 2013 #50

Wow, fuck Texas. geomon666 Jun 2013 #51

. blkmusclmachine Jun 2013 #52

This is insane. He admits he shot her in the neck. And they took his word for it about the $150... SunSeeker Jun 2013 #53

Property is more important than human life down there. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #55

Texas RandiFan1290 Jun 2013 #58

Disgusting maddezmom Jun 2013 #60

Texas is barbaric! In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #62

Women should post picures of this guy all over town. avebury Jun 2013 #63

+1. I like the way you think. nt historylovr Jun 2013 #72

That is a great idea! Squinch Jun 2013 #127

Disgusting Vietnameravet Jun 2013 #65

This is worse than the Martin case. blackspade Jun 2013 #67

exactly noiretextatique Jun 2013 #82

indeed. blackspade Jun 2013 #89

Can't the Feds prosecute for a Civil Rights Violation? Burma Jones Jun 2013 #69

Double jeopardy is prohibited.. pipoman Jun 2013 #120

Killer had to be hauled back from Vegas by TX bounty hunters Divernan Jun 2013 #70

not suprising noiretextatique Jun 2013 #85

Absolutely disgusting. City Lights Jun 2013 #71

This is remarkably insane. EvilAL Jun 2013 #73

I'm Organizing a Texas Airlift for Women and Children Demeter Jun 2013 #74

This is how Texans treat women? Ash_F Jun 2013 #75

The problem is that the Texas law in question seems to encourage this outcome. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #76

i don't understand how this law applies to the case noiretextatique Jun 2013 #83

It's not THAT big of a stretch to say they stole/defauded him geek tragedy Jun 2013 #84

not if she really was just an escort noiretextatique Jun 2013 #86

Well, if the CL ad had the standard sexually-loaded codewords Blue_Tires Jun 2013 #107

They are opening up a 55 gallon drum of worms and don't realize it Blue_Tires Jun 2013 #101

Isn't THAT an interesting wrinkle. Squinch Jun 2013 #128

This cements my decision Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #77

He handed the money over voluntarily Jimbo S Jun 2013 #79

Someone please copy and paste the law in question adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #87

Here are the Statutes in question happyslug Jun 2013 #88

Unbelievable! onlyadream Jun 2013 #90

The jury acquitted him for firing a gun at a thief, not at an escort Ty Templeton Jun 2013 #91

"Escort" does not include sex - because prostitution is illegal in Texas. Divernan Jun 2013 #94

Great post. nt raccoon Jun 2013 #132

The media coverage makes it seem like a bad jury, when in fact geek tragedy Jun 2013 #98

Agreed.Terribly drafted law from stupid,born-again tea party legislators Divernan Jun 2013 #103

Or if they forget to pay a cab fare. nt geek tragedy Jun 2013 #105

Or you reach for your wallet to pay, and find it's been stolen! Divernan Jun 2013 #106

I used to think that Austin would be a nice place to live. I think I'll pass... nt Blasphemer Jun 2013 #114

It's both... Blue_Tires Jun 2013 #109

He fired a rifle four times exboyfil Jun 2013 #133

The law clearly says u can shoot fleeing thefts ceonupe Jun 2013 #136

Lesson Crunchy Frog Jun 2013 #140

Another responsible gun owner? Just Saying Jun 2013 #96

Texas law says it's okay to shoot an unharmed man, woman, or child geek tragedy Jun 2013 #97

Texas is seriously fucked up! Just Saying Jun 2013 #99

Not a child adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #100

Texas law also says you can use deadly force geek tragedy Jun 2013 #102

And in the DARK, who can tell a teenager from an adult? Divernan Jun 2013 #108

Which is why there's no way New York State will ever honor Texas concealed weapon permits. geek tragedy Jun 2013 #110

I just typed the section dealing with children in this type of case adric mutelovic Jun 2013 #121

Different sections--it's generally illegal to geek tragedy Jun 2013 #122

You're wrong & clearly don't understand rules of statutory interpretation. Divernan Jun 2013 #123

Texas Halloweens are going to be a lot deadlier. Divernan Jun 2013 #125

What??? tofuandbeer Jun 2013 #111

disgusting, and his story does not ring true Skittles Jun 2013 #113

I think you've got something there. nt raccoon Jun 2013 #134

I think that verdict was an indictment madokie Jun 2013 #117

so much for TX justice - our DOJ should investigate the court proceeding wordpix Jun 2013 #124

I love NY orpupilofnature57 Jun 2013 #126

. Squinch Jun 2013 #129

He shot her with a rifle exboyfil Jun 2013 #130

With such a broad decision, another real good reason to stay the hell out of Texas. Katashi_itto Jun 2013 #131

You have failed. SamReynolds Jun 2013 #137

You failed to read, let alone comprehend, this entire thread. Divernan Jun 2013 #138