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In reply to the discussion: I'm getting a little frustrated that the only crime that captures attention is sexual crime [View all]Nitram
(22,776 posts)28. I suspect that's a life sentence for Cosby. For someone who is legally a "first-time offender" of an
advanced age and some severe physical issues, the sentence was considered harsh but fair. Because of the statute of limitations, he could only be tried for one crime. He will suffer.
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I'm getting a little frustrated that the only crime that captures attention is sexual crime [View all]
ProfessorPlum
Sep 2018
OP
there should be some term that differentiates between someone punching you
ProfessorPlum
Sep 2018
#2
Laffy, the trauma and subsequent psychological issues that sexual crimes incur put them
Nitram
Sep 2018
#26
It's not just the stigma that differentiates sexual assault. It is the nature of the injury itself.
Nitram
Sep 2018
#38
I suspect that's a life sentence for Cosby. For someone who is legally a "first-time offender" of an
Nitram
Sep 2018
#28
I'm a little frustrated that his lying under oath isn't being brought up more often...
JHB
Sep 2018
#11
And wasn't that the 'crime' that they reduced Bill Clinton's impeachment hearings to?
LiberalLovinLug
Sep 2018
#22
I disagree. It's just that people don't come forward to claim "money fraud" very often....
Honeycombe8
Sep 2018
#17
re: "poised to overturn Roe, an advocate for torture and warrantless surveillance"
thesquanderer
Sep 2018
#18
Plum, I am surprised you don't understand the enormity of this particular crime and subsequent
Nitram
Sep 2018
#25
I don't see it, Plum. Mueller's team is not investigating a sexual crime and that has been in the
Nitram
Sep 2018
#31
Beside murder or torture it's the most egregious crime a person can commit
DemocratSinceBirth
Sep 2018
#27