OK-13-year-old brutally raped at church camp; 'blind' perp gets probation, Jan. 2018

[EuTuCroquet?]

I hope I'm wrong, but it appears that someone with his same full name, age, city, zip code pleaded guilty to a 2013 DUI. And 2009 traffic.

http://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx

Benjamin Lawrence Petty

Maybe it's part of the health condition that precludes him from going to prison, like glaucoma or something? Did he recently go blind?

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

I hope I'm wrong, but it appears that someone with his same full name, age, city, zip code pleaded guilty to a 2013 DUI. And 2009 traffic.

http://www.oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx

Benjamin Lawrence Petty

Maybe it's part of the health condition that precludes him from going to prison, like glaucoma or something? Did he recently go blind?

Quoting my own post — It’s the same guy.

So, if he was going blind and had murdered someone, would he still have gotten probation?

This is so strange. I don’t understand the logic of the sentencing on this case. That poor girl. So many people let her down, imo.

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

“What message is that sending to perpetrators?” Advocacy group disappointed in child rape plea deal

http://kfor.com/2018/01/30/what-mes...y-group-disappointed-in-child-rape-plea-deal/

“What message is that sending to perpetrators? That it’s okay to bind, sodomize, sexually assault, rape a 13-year-old child – and not serve any real time?” Pasley said. “The culpability of the perpetrator so often falls on the shoulders of the victim, even a 13-year-old child… that, if that child can’t be present in court, then we, as the state of Oklahoma, can’t prosecute that, that is challenging.”

 

[keeleydoll]

This is absolutely outrageous. I have a family member who is legally blind (functions quite well but has to use large text on her phone, etc.) and they had no problem sending her to jail for charges light years less than this monster’s.

I’d like to petition the powers that be for a big red VR tattoo on these guy’s foreheads if they’re sending them back out into society. It would work a lot better than the practically worthless registry... imo only helpful possibly finding a perp after a crime has been committed and so many don’t register it just boggles the mind. All the curse words over this one[emoji35]


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[Strangeworld]

What is crazy about this is that the impact of his crime on this poor innocent girl is in no way reduced or minimised by his 'disability'. So his capacity to do harm to others is as real as anyone committing the same crime without said 'disability'. So why is the punishment any different? If there is some legal loophole that says he can't go to prison well confine him to a medical facility. Why are his needs placed above those of his victim, and potential future victims? Legal blindness does not impair his ability to know right from wrong or his cognitive capacity, so odds are he will commit the same crime again, if not a worse crime, all because he was protected from punishment because of his 'disability'. Why should an individual's rights override the rights of every other female that crosses his path? Grrrrr this is just ******ed (sorry, it just is!!)

 

[lonetraveler]

I hope I'm doing this correctly! If not, I welcome any correction to the title or getting this into the right forum! Thank you.

Oklahoma man gets probation in brutal rape case

http://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma/oklahoma-man-gets-probation-in-brutal-rape-case/691475277

Such a disgusting sentence. What the hell was the Prosecutor and Judge thinking?

 

[dyannaON]

My son got more time for a minor drug offence and theft at a liquor store.
12 mths my son got.

This is sick.


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[Iwatchingeye]

outrageous you can be legally blind and live a normal life. You just wouldn't be able to drive and it can limit some of the things your able to do but there are people who are classed as "legally blind" who can see but there sight is extremely limited.

 

[Hazelnutty]

Infuriating!

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[LietKynes]

Better sit this one out.

(A close friend was abused for nearly a year by her husband-- a Baptist youth pastor at the time. Let's just say pastors are a bit different in private -- as opposed to when they're preaching in front of a congregation.)

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Wowwwwwwwwww.

Breaking news this morning:

Prosecutor resigns amid public outrage over plea bargain in brutal church camp rape

http://newsok.com/prosecutor-resign...n-in-baptist-church-camp-rape/article/5581702

rbbm

That statement was challenged Wednesday by Oklahoma City attorney Bruce A. Robertson, who is representing the girl's interests in a civil case currently pending in Oklahoma County.

“Contrary to statements made by the Murray County Assistant District Attorney David Pyle, our client and her family never expressed reservations about traveling to Oklahoma for the criminal case against Benjamin Petty," Robertson said in a written statement. "In fact, our client traveled to Oklahoma and was present in the courthouse on April 10, 2017, for the preliminary hearing and anticipated testifying at trial. Further, the family consented to the plea agreement based on the representation by Mr. Pyle that Petty would not serve meaningful time in prison due to his medical conditions. The family was not provided any other alternative.”

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Assistant district attorney resigns amid controversial plea deal

http://www.kxii.com/content/news/as...ney-resigns-amid-controversial-plea-deal.html

"We feel betrayed, I believe," Sulphur resident Bobby McKinney said. "No child molester should be out on the streets."

On more than one occasion, (Prosecutor David) Pyle even denied our station access to public records pertaining to violent crimes in Murray County, records that are easily available in other counties. In each case, Pyle would cite concern for the victims as his reasoning for denial; even when explained our station's policy is to not identify victims of sexual assaults.

(Pyle's boss, District Attorney Craig) Ladd released a statement Wednesday, which read in part, "I want it to be known that I strongly disagree with the lenient manner in which the Benjamin Petty case in Murray County was prosecuted in many respects. The manner in which that case was prosecuted does not reflect my thoughts or position on how rapists, especially those who prey on children, should be dealt with in the criminal justice system."

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Rape victim’s attorney: “The family was not provided any other alternative”

http://kfor.com/2018/01/31/rape-victims-attorney-the-family-was-not-provided-any-other-alternative/

Benjamin Petty's attorney, Lee Berlin, told News 4 the plea deal exceeded his expectations and he felt it was “fair for all parties involved.”

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

“Blind” man gets probation for raping teenager at Falls Creek

https://www.thelostogle.com/2018/01/31/blind-man-gets-probation-for-raping-teenager-at-falls-creek/

No prior felony convictions? That’s interesting, because we have learned that Benjamin Lawrence Petty received a DUI in Oklahoma County in 2013. I wonder if his “blindness” got him out of jail on that one, too?

(Note: The Lost Ogle is a longtime news/media/entertainment blog in Oklahoma.)

 

[Tawny]

Holy ****

 

[Strangeworld]

Assistant district attorney resigns amid controversial plea deal

http://www.kxii.com/content/news/as...ney-resigns-amid-controversial-plea-deal.html

http://www.kxii.com/content/news/*advertiser censored*...plea-deal.html


"We feel betrayed, I believe," Sulphur resident Bobby McKinney said. "No child molester should be out on the streets."



On more than one occasion, (Prosecutor David) Pyle even denied our station access to public records pertaining to violent crimes in Murray County, records that are easily available in other counties. In each case, Pyle would cite concern for the victims as his reasoning for denial; even when explained our station's policy is to not identify victims of sexual assaults.



(Pyle's boss, District Attorney Craig) Ladd released a statement Wednesday, which read in part, "I want it to be known that I strongly disagree with the lenient manner in which the Benjamin Petty case in Murray County was prosecuted in many respects. The manner in which that case was prosecuted does not reflect my thoughts or position on how rapists, especially those who prey on children, should be dealt with in the criminal justice system."


So per the last quote...here in Australia, if a judgement is given that a higher authority is not satisfied with, particularly amid public outcry, they appeal it or overthrow it - is that possible here or will he just say 'oh I don't agree but I'm not going to do anything about it?' :thinking:

Edit: ok so I saw this in the article:
"In the release, Ladd also stated that because the defendant was sentenced, jeopardy had attached, and "therefore I cannot legally undo what has been done."

Surely a cop-out? If he really wanted something done he'd do it wouldn't he? There are always exceptions - everything about this is just disgusting.

 

[Elainera]

We need a professional here to weigh in. Gitana?

 

[neesaki]

No words, other than utter disbelief.

 

[MissUnderstood]

Legally blind - he was a cook, so if he can cook why can't he go to prison? Don't get it.

Disgusting.

That’s the first thing I thought! If you can see enough to not cut yourself whilst chopping you can sure as heck do some time!!!!


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[snowleopard]

I think a variation on Matthew 5:30 is in order here. Surgically, of course.