Federal judge allows rapist sheriff to remain free until sentencing in May


	Federal judge allows rapist sheriff to remain free until sentencing in May

rwatuny

2-12-2009 11:20 AM

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rape, law, injustice, sheriff

rwatuny says:

Arghh!

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2-12-2009 12:05 PM

philc56

so rape and false charges, suppling inmates with illegal substances and the total abuse of authority is, in the eyes of this judge "Not A Threat To The Community."
Hate to see what is then.. the judge ain't related to this arsehole is he.

2-17-2009 12:21 PM

Jorjor

He doesn't deserved to be called "your honor".

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