I have a quick question about the Huckabee pardon timeline...

[Ilsa]

Was the rapist in prison for the murder of Clinton's distant cousin, or did he murder her after his parole?

[pennylane100]

1. I do not think he murdered the cousin.

He did, however, rape and and after his release he went to to murder two women.

[Ilsa]

2. Thanks! So, Huckabeast wanted to parole him because

he got a raw deal in being sent to prison for raping BC's cousin?

[Justitia]

4. Yes, Huckster wanted him released because Huckster thought he got a raw deal. However, there is

something else that is important to remember.

This man, Drumond, had a loooong criminal history of many victims, including a previous MURDER.

Drumond testified in court that he participated in killing a man by beating him to death with a claw hammer. He was granted immunity for that murder by testifying against his 2 co-murderers. Huckabee knew about this murder.

Drumond had many other violent sexual assaults on his record, including instances involving breaking & entering into a woman's home and holding a butcher knife to her neck while violently raping her - while her 3 yr old daughter lay in bed next to her.

This man had an extremely violent, well-documented history BEFORE he raped Clinton's distant cousin and Huckabee wanted him released ANYWAY, to "get back" at Bill Clinton.

What does that say about him (Huckabee)?

[AlCzervik]

5. it says that Huckabee will use anything for political gain, even rape.

[orleans]

8. what does that say about huckabee? it says he has the same SHIT

ability for decision making as do so many other politicians. dem pols included.

[ArkySue]

10. Rapist's name in Wayne DuMond

Just to keep the facts straight.

Huckster let LOTS of criminals out of jail.

[durrrty libby]

3. This is a horrible story

Huckster is an amazing asshole.

Rape

castration

prison
release

rape
murder

Something in that order

p.s. republicans are vermin

[Rageneau]

6. Huck and Rush and GOP agree: It's all Clinton's fault.

Clinton was the only governor concerned with this case who DID NOT lighten DuMond's sentence.

[B Calm]

7. Here's the link you have to read:

http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2007/11/13/huckabe ... /

[ArkySue]

9. I've followed this...

DuMond raped the 17y/o distant cousin of Clinton. He went to prison. Clinton recused himself from any involment in the case.
Gov Tucker, who took over from Clinton in '93, reduced the sentence from life + 10 yrs to 39.5 years. When Huck took over in '96 he persuaded the Parole Board to let DuMond out (DuMond had just had a parole hearing 5 mos prior).
DuMond moved to Missouri where he raped and killed another woman, possibly 2 women.

DuMond is not the only violent criminal freed by Huckster, either.