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24. Nuh uh. Sell it to Mexico for a dollar.

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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