Welcome to Bristol County
I have but one simple question for Bristol County District Attorney, Paul Walsh.
What the screaming bloody hell does an individual have to do in Bristol County to warrant even a day of prison time as a sentence for his misdoings?
From this previous post, we learned that the following offenses are off the list, thanks to the courageous leadership and the "get tough on crime" policies of District Attorney Walsh:
- Larceny of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession
- Breaking and Entering
- Burglary
- Vandalism
- Animal Torture
Sounds pretty bad, huh? Unfortunately, we're just getting warmed up. From the Brockton Enterprise (READ THE WHOLE THING):
Did you hit that link and read the whole thing?
No?
Do it now.
Now read it again.
Yes, this subhuman piece of trash sexually assaulted his 7-year-old adoptive daughter NEARLY EVERY NIGHT for A YEAR!
And, yes, he's walking. No record. No need to register with the state as a sex offender. This is beyond sickening. District Attorney Walsh needs to be relieved of his position - IMMEDIATELY - and that would be just for starters. If ever the rallying cry "It's for the children!" would be applicable, this is it.
Obligatory follow-up question: Will Mr. Smith's license to carry a firearm in the Commonwealth be rescinded? Have his firearms been confiscated by his peers at the Taunton Police Department? From the information in this article it isn't clear if this is the case.
Welcome to Massachusetts.
What the screaming bloody hell does an individual have to do in Bristol County to warrant even a day of prison time as a sentence for his misdoings?
From this previous post, we learned that the following offenses are off the list, thanks to the courageous leadership and the "get tough on crime" policies of District Attorney Walsh:
- Larceny of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession
- Breaking and Entering
- Burglary
- Vandalism
- Animal Torture
Sounds pretty bad, huh? Unfortunately, we're just getting warmed up. From the Brockton Enterprise (READ THE WHOLE THING):
Outrage follows cop child abuse sentence
By Terence Downing, Enterprise staff writer
TAUNTON — Taunton police officer David Smith walked into Taunton District Court 10 months ago, facing charges of molesting his adoptive daughter.
He walked out earlier this month an ex-cop but a free man, despite admitting he assaulted the child nearly every night for a year shortly after she came into his home at age 7.
In a deal that has been blasted by child advocates and those who counsel rape victims, Smith, 58, was put on what is called pre-trial probation for four years. That means the charge will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble during that period.
That means Smith walks away with no criminal conviction and will not be required to register as a sex offender. He is also expected to be able to keep his pension, which a conviction would have stripped from him.
"It's an extremely lenient sentence that doesn't serve to protect the community and its children and it sends the wrong message that people can do this and get away with a slap on the wrist," said Janice Pothier-Pac, director of community and emergency services for New Hope, a rape crisis and sexual abuse organization serving southeastern Massachusetts.
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Did you hit that link and read the whole thing?
No?
Do it now.
Now read it again.
He walked out earlier this month an ex-cop but a free man, despite admitting he assaulted the child nearly every night for a year shortly after she came into his home at age 7.
Yes, this subhuman piece of trash sexually assaulted his 7-year-old adoptive daughter NEARLY EVERY NIGHT for A YEAR!
That means Smith walks away with no criminal conviction and will not be required to register as a sex offender. He is also expected to be able to keep his pension, which a conviction would have stripped from him.
And, yes, he's walking. No record. No need to register with the state as a sex offender. This is beyond sickening. District Attorney Walsh needs to be relieved of his position - IMMEDIATELY - and that would be just for starters. If ever the rallying cry "It's for the children!" would be applicable, this is it.
Obligatory follow-up question: Will Mr. Smith's license to carry a firearm in the Commonwealth be rescinded? Have his firearms been confiscated by his peers at the Taunton Police Department? From the information in this article it isn't clear if this is the case.
Welcome to Massachusetts.
