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msanthrope

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66. He didn't defend a rapist...he pointed out that two separate

Sun Apr 6, 2014, 10:01 AM

Apr 2014

components of the Justice system did their jobs, given the limitations of the case.

Oh....and he still has an excellent chance of getting into prison, and serving way, way more time than the original sentence.

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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