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bobGandolf

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44. Does anyone honestly think....

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Sun Apr 6, 2014, 05:17 AM

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you or I would be treated with the same concern as du Pont?

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Beau Biden defends handling of du Pont heir sex case [View all] PoliticAverse Apr 2014 OP

Obscene. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2014 #1

Another scion of empire craps his velvet pants whatchamacallit Apr 2014 #2

I know you didn't write the headline, but it's rape case, not sex case. LeftyMom Apr 2014 #3

Disgusting. How can he defend that sentence? n/t cui bono Apr 2014 #4

Bullshit. n/t X_Digger Apr 2014 #5

Sorry, there's no defense for that decision tularetom Apr 2014 #6

Did the judge explain why this one person would not fare as well as any other? arcane1 Apr 2014 #7

Because of his debilitating condition of Affluenza, no doubt. Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #9

People who rape children tend to do very badly in prison compared to other inmates. Chan790 Apr 2014 #32

But of course they do not fare well. Even other inmates are disgusted by these crimes. LisaL Apr 2014 #36

No. Chan790 Apr 2014 #37

That kind of consideration should be given to ALL child molesters/rapists. Crunchy Frog Apr 2014 #86

That should not be any of the judge's concern bluestateguy Apr 2014 #102

Just yuck.Creepy ass explanation. sufrommich Apr 2014 #8

I want to know how she ruled in other rape cases. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #10

All I can add is that I worked directly for Beau Biden giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #11

"the winnability" ought to have been tested. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #25

he might very likely have walked with no conviction whatsoever.... mike_c Apr 2014 #30

And the difference....? Oh, wait; the INTEGRITY of the judge and AG might still be extant. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #51

He wouldn't be barred from contacting the victim Recursion Apr 2014 #56

Sometimes one has to weigh the options. giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #31

Please. Defending Biden is a non-starter. His national career is DEAD now. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #52

All I said was I knew him as a person & a prosecutor. giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #55

"..not to mention Biden had nothing to do with this particular prosecution." 99Forever Apr 2014 #61

He didn't defend a rapist...he pointed out that two separate msanthrope Apr 2014 #66

Horsepucky. 99Forever Apr 2014 #71

The Delaware voters will send him to the Senate, if he chooses. And this will be rightwinger msanthrope Apr 2014 #75

Yeah right. 99Forever Apr 2014 #81

Only rightwingers would use it as a political point. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #84

Yeah right. 99Forever Apr 2014 #87

I just would abstain from that race jberryhill Apr 2014 #96

No what he said was he wished the DA has pushed for giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #83

Perception is everything in politics. 99Forever Apr 2014 #85

OK, you go with that. giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #90

Yeah, I know... 99Forever Apr 2014 #91

This is true but that judge adding the language about his not faring well treestar Apr 2014 #63

That was just dumb as hell & has no place in the giftedgirl77 Apr 2014 #88

Great! Send him back to Iraq jberryhill Apr 2014 #95

How is the rape of a 3 year old a 'sex case'? Who writes this filth? Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #12

+1 leftstreet Apr 2014 #77

It's really two separate issues. DefenseLawyer Apr 2014 #13

That is my opinion exboyfil Apr 2014 #15

"shaming"?? THE DUPONTS OWN DELAWARE. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #23

It's not just a duPont thing either. woodsprite Apr 2014 #40

So. The "reality" of prison makes it a no-go for a "rich, white boy." Robert Chambers must be WinkyDink Apr 2014 #47

The law firm end might be even more influential at this point treestar Apr 2014 #65

You think he is sullying his family's name? LisaL Apr 2014 #98

Nah, I've grown up in Newark, DE all my life, so I'm familiar with woodsprite Apr 2014 #109

A plea deal where the guy actually served some time would be one thing. Nye Bevan Apr 2014 #21

There is more to the criminal justice system than prison DefenseLawyer Apr 2014 #60

Nonsense. 99Forever Apr 2014 #103

As I said, these are separate issues. DefenseLawyer Apr 2014 #110

Seperate issues, my ass. 99Forever Apr 2014 #111

What a thoughtful response DefenseLawyer Apr 2014 #113

+1 that was the problem with it treestar Apr 2014 #64

How well did Pondscum's daughter fare? B2G Apr 2014 #14

Bullfuckingshit. GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #16

Those poor, poor wealthy people deutsey Apr 2014 #17

My head just exploded from cognitive dissonance WhiteTara Apr 2014 #18

Another major issue is how the AGs exboyfil Apr 2014 #19

Which may be as well - his last name shouldn't get him so much treestar Apr 2014 #70

My opinion of him just took a nose dive Marrah_G Apr 2014 #20

To paraphrase: "Open your mouth, and PROVE you're a fool." WinkyDink Apr 2014 #22

His office really is terrible treestar Apr 2014 #24

I agree - Beau sucks jberryhill Apr 2014 #92

Who gives a fuck how he fares in prison? When did THAT start becoming a factor!?!?! Rex Apr 2014 #26

Criminal defense attorney here! Yeah....how the person will fare in prison is msanthrope Apr 2014 #62

good point, that could be a legal factor stated somewhere treestar Apr 2014 #67

Yes....that's why the judge said that. She's giving a reason for her sentence. msanthrope Apr 2014 #74

Only seems to be a factor for rich defendants. LisaL Apr 2014 #93

No no no...they JUST decided to start! Rex Apr 2014 #105

Never heard of anyone worrying about that before, good to know we finally started. nt. Rex Apr 2014 #104

Beau Biden's a good guy but he TOTALLY dropped the ball on this one. AverageJoe90 Apr 2014 #27

And another bright Democratic future burns out prematurely DJ13 Apr 2014 #28

Good. Would rather know sooner than later Scootaloo Apr 2014 #29

.... 840high Apr 2014 #34

If he's a guy who will pen excuses for letting a baby-rapist walk, I would rather know now... Scootaloo Apr 2014 #41

It is easy to say go ahead and prosecut risking the loss dsc Apr 2014 #33

IT ISN'T A SENTENCE AT ALL. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #48

it keeps him away from the girl dsc Apr 2014 #82

It would be helpful to see comparable cases treestar Apr 2014 #72

If the case was that weak then the wealthy defendant would have fought it tooth and nail TheKentuckian Apr 2014 #99

Rich are treated differently from the rest of us. LisaL Apr 2014 #35

Yes there is a term for it now, those lucky rich bastards. Rex Apr 2014 #43

Question: did anyone "get" to the judge? cheyanne Apr 2014 #38

Did you read his family name???????? WinkyDink Apr 2014 #49

IMO she just "knew" what her options would be treestar Apr 2014 #73

My friend wrote this to Delaware Online, woodsprite Apr 2014 #39

The main point Mr. Biden is making it is that there was a very real possibility of losing the case Douglas Carpenter Apr 2014 #42

So he pled guilty and walked away essentially a free man Ex Lurker Apr 2014 #45

registered as a sex offender and under probational monitoring is more punitive than acquittal Douglas Carpenter Apr 2014 #53

No, he has a criminal record now, and can't see the victim Recursion Apr 2014 #57

No...ironically, he may end up serving more time in prison if he violates than the original msanthrope Apr 2014 #68

The same argument was used for drunk driving teen with affluenza. LisaL Apr 2014 #94

Doesn't have to be convincing...they are rich! Rex Apr 2014 #106

Does anyone honestly think.... bobGandolf Apr 2014 #44

Not a chance. Paladin Apr 2014 #58

As long as you don't suffer from affluenza, LisaL Apr 2014 #78

who would even touch that with a ten foot pole. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #46

P.S. Not only a baby rapist (multiple times); IT WAS ALSO INCEST. A FATHER TO HIS DAUGHTER. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #50

A three year old daughter. LisaL Apr 2014 #80

So it would be better if he raped babies he's not related to? cthulu2016 Apr 2014 #97

Dante noted that Hell had more than one circle. WinkyDink Apr 2014 #112

Thanks for the Bucket O'Fail Biden. 99Forever Apr 2014 #54

I have a very hard time believing a du Point family heir was charged with such a crime Marr Apr 2014 #59

Yes, there is that too treestar Apr 2014 #69

Then you do not understand the justice system. Flimsy, bullshit charges are filed all the time. msanthrope Apr 2014 #76

I suppose that's true. Marr Apr 2014 #89

Why did he make a statemnt Ichingcarpenter Apr 2014 #79

And once again the media refers to RAPE as "sex". redqueen Apr 2014 #100

They were probably told not to hurt the uber rich guys feelings. Rex Apr 2014 #107

If Bo Biden (name intentionally mispelled) wants to run for future office bluestateguy Apr 2014 #101

The judge was correct. tazkcmo Apr 2014 #108

Followup: du Pont heir didn't go to court-ordered clinic PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #114