WATCH: Partial implosion of former Detroit Lions stadium fails

Wow.
Just wow.


Brock Turner, convicted of sexual assault, asks for new trial - CNN

Sounds like the family doesn't understand the definition of rape.
Makes me wonder if their lawyer understands, or if maybe he is doing this for the family's paycheck and for the notoriety...

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They should have gotten Controlled Demolitions Inc., they did all the implosions here with no problem.

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He has acknowledged that some sort of sexual assault took place. Arguing semantics when the event was being described, might as well ask him what adjectives he would use. I believe most attorneys will use the most shocking and repulsive terms possible, in order to paint the horror of the event.

In this particular circumstance, I think they went easy. If such a thing were to happen to him in jail, exactly what adjectives would he use??

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That piece of vermin got off much too easily. The "punishment" he received does NOT fit the seriousness of the crime. It doesn't matter if the rape occurred behind a dumpster or not; the fact that it happened is what matters. The claim that the trial was unfair because "witnesses who would testify to his good character were excluded by the court" is ridiculous in the face of this terrible assault against the girl. Males of good character don't have sex with unconscious females, period.

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I hope that he DOES get a new trial.

I mean that would mean he could get a new sentence, right?

Not for the same crime.

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So here's the thing... He's demanding a new trial because he WANTS a new sentence.

Basically one that DOESN'T include having to register as a sex offender.

This (When Double Jeopardy Protection Ends - FindLaw_) articles says:

However, I found other sources that indicate this is wrong and other sources that indicate those sources aren't correct either.

So I don't know what the truth is.

As easy as this rapist got off, he's showing a special kind of stupid to challenge the legal judgement he ended up with that didn't throw him in prison for 10+ years.

To my understanding, for a person in prison, parole hearings often talk about the crime involved and whether or not the person is repentant. These factors are evaluated regarding the question as to grant parole.

I don't think there is any "reverse" mechanism whereby a person like Brock who is out free is recognized as having gotten off light because he refuses to show remorse or even comprehend what he did was wrong.
Articles like this make me think there should be...

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