Teen who tweeted sex attackers' names won't face charges

[RandySF]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky teenager frustrated by light punishment for two boys who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting her was spared Monday from having to face a contempt charge for naming them on Twitter in violation of a court order.

The case of Savannah Dietrich, 17, quickly gathered supporters nationwide who were upset that the victim of an assault could be punished for speaking out against her attackers.

The girl turned to Twitter after she said she was frustrated with what she felt was a lenient plea deal. The judge had ordered no one to speak about the case, which was in juvenile court.

On Monday, attorneys for the boys dropped their motion to charge her with contempt. David Mejia, an attorney for one of the boys, said the decision to withdraw the motion had nothing to do with public sentiment and online attention to the case.


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[samsingh]

1. that's good

[Beacool]

2. Good!!!

That judge is a disgrace!!

As for the boys, they should have been thrown in jail. Rape is rape, and at 17 they knew better. These two spoiled prep school kids deserved a smack down.

I hope that Savannah recovers from her mental wounds and has a fulfilling life.

[RandySF]

3. The judge never handed it down.

Legal counsel for the offenders brought the motion, then withdrew it. I don't think the judge would have ruled in their favor. I blame the prosecuting attorney who did not provide the victim and family advance knowledge of the plea agreement and for not informing them that they could have fought the gag order.

[Beacool]

5. Thanks for the correction.

These boys were treated with kid gloves, while the victim's image and name was plastered everywhere. Makes me sick!!!

[JustAnotherGen]

4. Excellent!

[Odin2005]

6. GOOD!

[tammywammy]

7. Thanks for posting the update.

Good news.