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happyslug

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178. Actual quote from the Victim's Family Priest:
Sun Mar 17, 2013, 11:43 PM
Mar 2013
The Rev. Larry Dorsch, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church in Weirton, the parish of the victim's family, said he was in the juvenile courtroom all week supporting the family.

"They are a very strong family, a family that takes its Christian faith very seriously," he said.

"What we learned as a community is we have difficult issues we need to work on with kids. We need to deal with sexual issues. We need to teach young men how to respect women, in dealing with their own sexuality and dealing with women with respect," Dorsch said.


http://www.hsconnect.com/page/content.detail/id/584361/Emotions-high-as-juveniles-are-sentenced-in-rape-case.html?nav=5010

The Mother of the Victim released an Audio after the Verdict:

The mother of the victim released an audio statement after the sentencing Sunday.

"It did not matter what school you went to, what city you lived in, what sport you played, human compassion is not taught by a teacher, coach or a parent. It is a God-given gift instilled in all of us. You displayed not only a lack of this compassion, but a lack of any moral code. Your decisions that night affected countless lives, including those most dear to you. You were your own accuser through this social media that you chose to publish your criminal conduct on. This does not define who my daughter is. She will persevere, grow and move on. I have pity for you both, and hope you fear the Lord. Repent for your actions and pray hard for his forgiveness," she said.


http://www.hsconnect.com/page/content.detail/id/584361/Emotions-high-as-juveniles-are-sentenced-in-rape-case.html?nav=5010
and mays is crying like a baby elehhhhna Mar 2013 #1
omigawd barbtries Mar 2013 #19
Barbtries, I want to give you a hug. You have shown more understanding here 1monster Mar 2013 #110
thank you 1monster. barbtries Mar 2013 #151
Meanwhile, there's no "juvenile" rape trauma lbrtbell Mar 2013 #172
Who says I have no compassion for her? My post was not about the young lady 1monster Mar 2013 #189
hugs to you and sorry for all of your losses AllyCat Mar 2013 #120
thanks allycat barbtries Mar 2013 #152
That's exactly my take on it. tblue Mar 2013 #173
Awwwww UnrepentantLiberal Mar 2013 #28
Maybe he'll get ann--- Mar 2013 #36
This post was alerted on. The jury voted 4/2 to let it stand. ohiosmith Mar 2013 #56
Thanks for posting the results Cal Carpenter Mar 2013 #59
Dissapointing. AtheistCrusader Mar 2013 #84
DU is really going downhill these days. Ash_F Mar 2013 #184
Are you advocating prison rape? Heidi Mar 2013 #62
I'm afraid so. NealK Mar 2013 #97
ann--- promotes rape on this board, and a jury congratulates her for doing so...unbelievable alcibiades_mystery Mar 2013 #109
You brought up the Achilles heel of the new DU Cronus Protagonist Mar 2013 #158
Yep it's disgusting rightsideout Mar 2013 #179
YIKES! LovingA2andMI Mar 2013 #185
I Disagree RobinA Mar 2013 #201
I don't let people use the words n*gger and c*nt in my house just to show my kids how bad they are alcibiades_mystery Mar 2013 #203
Don't edit. Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #95
So you're approving Prison rape too? NealK Mar 2013 #99
Hmmm..did I say that? Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #100
I'm sorry. NealK Mar 2013 #126
No problem, its been a rather intense week thru DU. Katashi_itto Mar 2013 #127
I agree with "don't edit"... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #113
Un-fucking-believeable. Iggo Mar 2013 #98
ann---, please explain your post, so that the rest of us understand it more clearly. Heidi Mar 2013 #103
A despicable rape promoting post that tells us a lot about the poster, ann--- alcibiades_mystery Mar 2013 #106
I alerted, but a jury had already voted to let it stand. Heidi Mar 2013 #108
I'll just leave this screenshot of your vile post here in the event that the Admins delete it Heidi Mar 2013 #119
Calm down Heidi - it was just a nugget of "common wisdom" Cronus Protagonist Mar 2013 #159
Calmer than you are, dude. Heidi Mar 2013 #191
Come now... MrMickeysMom Mar 2013 #190
I would like to capture their tears. PassingFair Mar 2013 #37
Hat tip for the link to the live feed! rdharma Mar 2013 #47
His puffy red face, tears and a snot nose, shoulders heaving in sobs.... PearliePoo2 Mar 2013 #49
I really think Malik Richmond fitman Mar 2013 #70
I agree! PearliePoo2 Mar 2013 #81
I disagree. They feel remorse for the victim October Mar 2013 #168
With thoughts like these.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2013 #186
Woah October Mar 2013 #198
I want to see Nodianos crying like a baby fitman Mar 2013 #83
No kidding Stargazer09 Mar 2013 #101
Kinda figured with the town and the police against her I knew who'd win PatrynXX Mar 2013 #90
He's only crying because he got caught. Crowman1979 Mar 2013 #176
That's exactly right. Perps are weak cowards inside... CoffeeCat Mar 2013 #182
I agree. October Mar 2013 #199
Links live coverage davidpdx Mar 2013 #2
YES!! YarnAddict Mar 2013 #3
They're old enough, should have been tries as adults. thatgemguy Mar 2013 #53
I totally agree SemperEadem Mar 2013 #104
ABSOLUTELY. Zoeisright Mar 2013 #142
You're assuming rapists get long sentences in this country. sybylla Mar 2013 #165
Not necessarly.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2013 #187
Agreed. historylovr Mar 2013 #195
Good! llmart Mar 2013 #4
K&R Solly Mack Mar 2013 #5
The best punishment here YarnAddict Mar 2013 #6
being they will serve time until they are 21 chillfactor Mar 2013 #20
One year Why Syzygy Mar 2013 #169
Good, I sincerely hope it is. richmwill Mar 2013 #131
that's a good start RedstDem Mar 2013 #7
ya. it just does not seem enough. or the end of the story. or justice served. nt seabeyond Mar 2013 #10
There certainly were........ TinkerTot55 Mar 2013 #43
There was also another rape fitman Mar 2013 #72
You mean we've got some serial rapists here? PearliePoo2 Mar 2013 #132
Student athletes involved same school fitman Mar 2013 #135
good SemperEadem Mar 2013 #8
Good! Nt newfie11 Mar 2013 #9
Throw the book, Your Honor. nt msanthrope Mar 2013 #11
Post removed Post removed Mar 2013 #12
+1 n/t ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #18
it is sad when the castration post gets hidden... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #116
That's an education about the collective morality of DU users in general Cronus Protagonist Mar 2013 #160
or DE-PENAL-ized. In a manner of speaking. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2013 #24
What's really sad fitman Mar 2013 #75
Ugh! historylovr Mar 2013 #196
Now it's time for the football coach and other players Laurian Mar 2013 #13
Suspend the football program for 10 years. safeinOhio Mar 2013 #88
Updated coverage davidpdx Mar 2013 #14
hope this sends a message DCBob Mar 2013 #15
thank God!!! chillfactor Mar 2013 #16
Justice is served! In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #17
I hope there is shift in the attitude and culture of this town 1gobluedem Mar 2013 #21
Not likely... onpatrol98 Mar 2013 #30
Wow. alarimer Mar 2013 #64
Well, she lives in a different state. caseymoz Mar 2013 #66
The quote of a fictional character Ilsa Mar 2013 #67
You're probably right that nothing will change OnionPatch Mar 2013 #96
Apologize onpatrol98 Mar 2013 #105
I understand. OnionPatch Mar 2013 #134
I was born there and the family moved... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #117
You're right, it never is. OnionPatch Mar 2013 #137
Yeah, I feel the same... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #138
There always was a strong union presence there. OnionPatch Mar 2013 #164
No, he worked retail management... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #170
I have noticed that the citizens of small towns with corruption problems Jamastiene Mar 2013 #148
Yeah, the police force... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #149
Small towns with attitudes like that are extremely resistant to change. Jamastiene Mar 2013 #87
Justice, and now that a crime has been legally established, they can start prosecuting........... George II Mar 2013 #22
These people you are talking about:? Hissyspit Mar 2013 #27
I can understand that thinking christx30 Mar 2013 #31
My honest to god feeling is that they were going to be aquitted davidpdx Mar 2013 #38
The juvenile prosecution was their preferential treatment sir pball Mar 2013 #54
Nope They will be labeled sex offenders the rest of their lives fitman Mar 2013 #76
Good! sir pball Mar 2013 #78
I was thinking the same thing davidpdx Mar 2013 #171
On further thought, it was actually the smart move I think sir pball Mar 2013 #175
Yes, I agree trying them as an adult would have been a gamble davidpdx Mar 2013 #180
Technically they're Tier III in Ohio sir pball Mar 2013 #181
That is a tougher law than other states davidpdx Mar 2013 #183
I disagree. If Anonymous/Occupy/Social Media Activists had not Laurian Mar 2013 #45
Well said. Jamastiene Mar 2013 #60
Not true, they'd already been arrested and charged weeks before the OS Block Party George II Mar 2013 #73
Arrested and charged perhaps, but it was not until after the Laurian Mar 2013 #91
a lot of people were worried, given the long history of corruption in that town. and, even this niyad Mar 2013 #48
But ultimately you didn't have anythng to worry about... George II Mar 2013 #74
there is always plenty to worry about when it comes to rape and seeking justice for its survivors. niyad Mar 2013 #80
Occupy was right outside today, they were there in February, January and December too.... bettyellen Mar 2013 #124
Well, to those that posted on DU from the "OS" protest in January.......... George II Mar 2013 #144
I guess you've never been to a major protest with people bussed in from all over... bettyellen Mar 2013 #150
"I guess you've never been to a major protest with people bussed in from all over..." George II Mar 2013 #193
LO, sorry if you couldn't protest and eat the same day or that there was no music bettyellen Mar 2013 #197
Baloney... George II Mar 2013 #200
Just wish that asshole in the video YarnAddict Mar 2013 #23
That's next. The law has to proceed methodically.... George II Mar 2013 #25
Slap on the wrists...... rdharma Mar 2013 #26
With credit for time served and a choice of programs? displacedtexan Mar 2013 #34
I don't think they were locked up that much davidpdx Mar 2013 #42
They were tried as juveniles Recursion Mar 2013 #44
"it's up to the juvie system" rdharma Mar 2013 #46
That was their special treatment.. sir pball Mar 2013 #51
It's up to the facility when they exit Recursion Mar 2013 #52
I can see them staying till they're 21, maybe sir pball Mar 2013 #57
They can't keep them past 21 Recursion Mar 2013 #63
I meant 21 as the maximum sir pball Mar 2013 #69
I prefer to take the long view- those boys are small-town losers alarimer Mar 2013 #68
Meh. I don't think the NFL would care about this conviction sir pball Mar 2013 #71
Thanks! n/t displacedtexan Mar 2013 #143
Slap on the wrists. My thoughts exactly. NealK Mar 2013 #111
Not enough imo. 840high Mar 2013 #121
So what's with all the hugging crap? Why are these felons not being taken away? WinkyDink Mar 2013 #29
Did you see...... rdharma Mar 2013 #40
They are the sacrificial lambs. christx30 Mar 2013 #55
Goats, I'd say, speaking in Christian symbolic terms. WinkyDink Mar 2013 #129
+1 Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #202
EXACTLY! I guess it's "Boys will be boys". WinkyDink Mar 2013 #128
UPDATE: Judge sentences convicted Ohio football players to at least 1 year Hissyspit Mar 2013 #32
as far as I am concerned.... chillfactor Mar 2013 #33
Actually I saw a report that the town was pretty evenly split davidpdx Mar 2013 #39
Now if they would only go after the adults avebury Mar 2013 #35
+1 walkerbait41 Mar 2013 #112
She wasn't too drunk. She was drugged. abelenkpe Mar 2013 #41
And had she been drunk Tien1985 Mar 2013 #61
I agree October Mar 2013 #163
Good! City Lights Mar 2013 #50
UPDATE: @Reuters: Ohio attorney general calls for grand jury to determine if other crimes committed Hissyspit Mar 2013 #58
Here comes the boom. nt msanthrope Mar 2013 #94
This is what i think walkerbait41 Mar 2013 #122
Yeah! PearliePoo2 Mar 2013 #139
Richmond could be out in less than a year?!? rollin74 Mar 2013 #65
Justice will only be completely served when the others who witnessed this felony are prosecuted... L0oniX Mar 2013 #77
+10 n/t whathehell Mar 2013 #82
+1 NealK Mar 2013 #114
I hopeevery boy/man in the country/world hear this verdict and let them forever remember it. Auntie Bush Mar 2013 #79
A big thank you to Anonymous and Occupy for bringing the eyes from the outside Jamastiene Mar 2013 #85
On a bit of a tangent... MyTwoSense Mar 2013 #86
DeWine made a few good points toby jo Mar 2013 #89
Do you know their priest? Shivering Jemmy Mar 2013 #125
Actual quote from the Victim's Family Priest: happyslug Mar 2013 #178
Welcome to the Jungle Young Men! MAD Dave Mar 2013 #92
This is what gets me. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2013 #93
Violent animals with no conscious... SHRED Mar 2013 #102
Now, throw them in jail. jsr Mar 2013 #107
The boys that were dumb enough to take a picture roaminronin Mar 2013 #115
YES!!!! Justice, at last. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #118
I'm glad the the AG will be investigating further. Heidi Mar 2013 #123
Exactly. Jamastiene Mar 2013 #136
To mother fucking leniant. Lobo27 Mar 2013 #130
A question for those who know more details: Jamastiene Mar 2013 #133
The two year term is for two offenses, served consecutively alcibiades_mystery Mar 2013 #140
Thank you. Jamastiene Mar 2013 #147
K&R smirkymonkey Mar 2013 #141
The football coach needs to be fired Stonepounder Mar 2013 #145
If I'm remembering this right, I think those boys took this girl, while she was Sheldon Cooper Mar 2013 #166
So I guess the girl is not an "alleged victim" any more Doctor_J Mar 2013 #146
Good. This is what's called a "teachable moment" for Steubenville, and the country. nt SunSeeker Mar 2013 #153
Wow, I didn't think males could be convicted of rape in America anymore. valerief Mar 2013 #154
Thank god for the protesters tawadi Mar 2013 #155
+1 lunasun Mar 2013 #156
And nothing will change, this will be put in the past davidn3600 Mar 2013 #157
Instead of girls being taught how to avoid or fend off rape, Chalco Mar 2013 #161
If they had been caught with 1000g to 4999g of pot, their sentences would be the same. justiceischeap Mar 2013 #162
Anonymous needs to be congratulated at exposing this corrupt town lovuian Mar 2013 #167
GOOD DonCoquixote Mar 2013 #174
Local Newspaper on this ruling: happyslug Mar 2013 #177
What's disgusting about this Dj13Francis Mar 2013 #188
Can we get a round for Anonymous? Doctor_J Mar 2013 #192
This compares to the horrific rape in Cleveland, Texas marshall Mar 2013 #194
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