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In reply to the discussion: Are we done talking about the Steubenville rape case yet? [View all]radicalliberal
(907 posts)23. Absolutely disgusting!
Just another example of jock privilege. Is it really surprising?
I can just imagine how the alleged victim and her parents feel. How would you feel if your daughter were raped and the suspect was allowed to take a vacation?
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pretty sure we will not be done discussing this horrendous crime for quite a while.
niyad
Jan 2013
#2
it is feeling as if they are in the know, nothing will happen to these boys. not feeling good
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#3
I also feel that way. I try hard to be liberal and believe the system will work.
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#14
I'm fucking livid. But I'm a realist. The media doesn't give a shit. Surprisingly this is the kind
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2013
#19
"plans had been made and an intinerary set’ Oh..well...Excuuuuuse me. I mean...
BlueJazz
Jan 2013
#5
The Agrestas should be removed as guardians. They are incompetent. And it appears that
freshwest
Jan 2013
#10
When asked by Matt Lauer if they thought he was involved, the were absolutely silent.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2013
#21
Agreed. I wonder how much these 'guardians' were paid by school alumnus to enable him to play?
freshwest
Jan 2013
#22
I agree this is getting quiet and Malik going to California is sickening
riverbendviewgal
Jan 2013
#11
thanks for bringing this up. one of my consideration was a weekend of outrage and then, meh...
seabeyond
Jan 2013
#12
Was the kid actually under house arrest, or was he just remanded to his parents?
Jeff In Milwaukee
Jan 2013
#15
How is Amy? Sheldon. I AM pissed that we read about it from a newspaper in the UK!!
benld74
Jan 2013
#26
I read somewhere yesterday that the Kent State is "reviewing" the information about the wrestler.
okaawhatever
Jan 2013
#33
The shelf life for abhorrent acts by wealthy, white folk/males is limited. Just the way it is.
libdem4life
Jan 2013
#34