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74. Yep, Jerry and friends watched a robbery while making jokes, instead of calling for help.

Reply to WhoWoodaKnew (Reply #73)

Mon Oct 18, 2021, 04:08 PM

Oct 2021

Unfortunately the part about them being put on trial for that isn't happening in real life.

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Woman raped on train as bystanders did nothing, police say [View all] AZLD4Candidate Oct 2021 OP

I wonder if those spectators can be charged with being an accessory? JohnSJ Oct 2021 #1

That was my first thought, if not that should become a law. dewsgirl Oct 2021 #5

That was my first thought, if not that should become a law. dewsgirl Oct 2021 #6

Only if they're black children. plimsoll Oct 2021 #12

Which is the same as saying, Igel Oct 2021 #30

I would say 'no'... appmanga Oct 2021 #16

According to the police report, these bystanders refused to even call 911 JohnSJ Oct 2021 #17

I would have done at least that Tree Lady Oct 2021 #32

Of course JohnSJ Oct 2021 #34

Not a crime unless the state has a law requiring people to even do something as simple as call 911 cstanleytech Oct 2021 #41

'Depraved indifference' is a crime in some states pfitz59 Oct 2021 #18

No. former9thward Oct 2021 #43

If not criminally, I can still see them being liable on a civil basis ck4829 Oct 2021 #67

Something we criticize India and other countries for--bystanders Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #2

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Oct 2021 #27

Some were probably too busy taking pictures to do a damn thing about it. I guess RKP5637 Oct 2021 #3

This was my thought SmittyWerben Oct 2021 #24

Yep!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2021 #26

Oh yes, I'm sure a lot of them had their precious iPhones recording The Fifty Stateman Oct 2021 #44

Come On People! scardycat Oct 2021 #4

Kitty Genovese syndrome. No one steps forward... Bucky Oct 2021 #15

The reality of Kitty Genovese's death has been entirely overtaken by the sensationalized news story. Aristus Oct 2021 #20

Early truthiness. n/t Igel Oct 2021 #29

I recall that shocking story and its lengthy aftermath. NH Ethylene Oct 2021 #37

Thank you for sharing that. CBHagman Oct 2021 #58

I read the "real" account. Still wasn't too impressed with the witnesses' behavior. shrike3 Oct 2021 #69

If there were any reasonably fit men in the car then shame on them for sure Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #7

Thank you. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #19

I wondered about the cell signal too. n/t NH Ethylene Oct 2021 #38

I read that some of the other passengers recorded the rape on their phones. yardwork Oct 2021 #65

Hard to know exactly what to make of that ... video would be useful for ID/prosecution Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #68

If it were Sunday Ishoutandscream2 Oct 2021 #8

At least the Eagles players didn't do it... Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2021 #28

I'm glad he was arrested and she got care. mahina Oct 2021 #9

That's the thing about a zombie apocalypse al bupp Oct 2021 #10

This is not the Philly I know and love, there is too much heartbreak right now Cozmo Oct 2021 #11

Kensington Beach AZLD4Candidate Oct 2021 #21

All women need to carry pepper spray & keep it handy FakeNoose Oct 2021 #13

I once witnessed something along these lines on the Tube in London (although not as serious). Dial H For Hero Oct 2021 #14

wretch, puke, vomit... that's how i feel about rapists discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2021 #22

"Look outside the window, JenniferJuniper Oct 2021 #23

It's amazing... 2naSalit Oct 2021 #51

There's a rapist on the train but they report that it is the WOMAN who is "not right." SunSeeker Oct 2021 #25

There's the suggestion the penifer wasn't, either. Igel Oct 2021 #31

Well of course the rapist is not right. Why didn't the train employees describe HIM that way? SunSeeker Oct 2021 #35

So you are angry at the only person who actually did call 911? LisaL Oct 2021 #47

I'm guessing that the 911 call was for the woman's sake. Igel Oct 2021 #53

The rapist didn't run away. He was still on the train. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #55

No, I'm not angry for them calling 911, but for only mentioning the woman as the issue. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #54

You don't even know what was said or mentioned, considering 911 call was not released. LisaL Oct 2021 #61

I'm going by what the police reported the 911 caller said. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #64

Maybe if people didn't scrutinize every word someone said on 911 call, more LisaL Oct 2021 #72

Wow. So you're blaming pointing out sexism for why these sickos didn't call 911? SunSeeker Oct 2021 #75

No, I am saying the goal of 911 call is to get help. LisaL Oct 2021 #76

I am not "blaming" the 911 caller. I am pointing out how pervasive sexism is in our society. SunSeeker Oct 2021 #77

A woman who had been raped would be crying or otherwise attracting notice. NH Ethylene Oct 2021 #39

He was raping her in full view of everyone. I'd say he was attracting attention to himself! SunSeeker Oct 2021 #56

What's going on in philly? vercetti2021 Oct 2021 #33

Predators are adept at picking vulnerable victims. nt SunSeeker Oct 2021 #36

Goddamn it vercetti2021 Oct 2021 #40

There has to be more to this story I mean come on why wouldn't they at least call 911? deizo Oct 2021 #42

I'd think there must've been very few commuters... Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2021 #45

No cell signal? NYC Liberal Oct 2021 #48

Absolutely nothing to do with this incident... ExTex Oct 2021 #46

Oh my God. My wife takes SEPTA all the time. NNadir Oct 2021 #49

SMH Solly Mack Oct 2021 #50

Absolutely horrible situation DashOneBravo Oct 2021 #52

I cannot speak about this situation, but it has been more common than rare violent abuse of another msfiddlestix Oct 2021 #57

Anyone who didn't 911 before recording this needs to be charged as an accessory. marble falls Oct 2021 #59

Perhaps they had a very understable fear of being accused of racism due to the nature of attacker cinematicdiversions Oct 2021 #60

That seems kind of far fetched. LisaL Oct 2021 #62

Ok, let me put is this way: a scumbag's life means NOTHING while in the commision of raping ... marble falls Oct 2021 #63

That's a bingo Devil Child Oct 2021 #66

Does anyone remember the last episodes of Seinfeld? WhoWoodaKnew Oct 2021 #70

PA doesn't have a "good samaritan" law. LisaL Oct 2021 #71

i know. it just reminded me of how that series ended. WhoWoodaKnew Oct 2021 #73

Yep, Jerry and friends watched a robbery while making jokes, instead of calling for help. LisaL Oct 2021 #74

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and suggest she might've been too shocked or frightened to resist. Bucky Oct 2021 #78

There is a video of the whole incident and it shows that she was trying to push him off, LisaL Oct 2021 #79

So the "did nothing" comment is bullshit? Bucky Oct 2021 #80

Bystanders are the ones who did nothing. LisaL Oct 2021 #81