GUILTY MT - Stacey Rambold for raping student who committed suicide, Billings, 2008

[Hejlena]

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3830303/

Petition to recall Judge Todd Baugh being circulated

 

[HMSHood]

What?!?!?! Rape is rape. Period. Statutory rape is simply a classification of the inability of the VICTIM to consent. Under the law, she was not able to consent due to her age. Under the law, he used a position of authority to gain access to his VICTIM. A child. Who he raped.

Exactly. It also applies to people who are mentally disabled.

 

[jjenny]

Well, there's the case where a woman convicted of her 13th DUI got a plea bargain that kept her out of jail. The same judge presided over it and allegedly warned her that if she drives drunk again (a 14th time?) and kills someone, she "will spend some real time in prison."

I am guessing by "some real time" that judge means 30 days.

 

[AngelWings444]

FYI: Judge is top 10 trending on Yahoo. Time to resign. JMO

 

[believe09]

I am guessing by "some real time" that judge means 30 days.

OMG-I feel guilty that I :floorlaugh: because of this post...

 

[rabidstoat]

I am guessing by "some real time" that judge means 30 days.

Well, to be fair, I think he got 31 days, he just had credit for one day time served.

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[Donamena]

Wow.

I have to pretty much refrain from further comment as it would for sure get me a lifetime ban.

~TCO~ places both hands over her mouth.......

I have to watch my violent Buddhist mouth ALL of the time. I'm with you...position of authority..minor..how were her cognitive processes working? Confused? You bet. Not enough jail time .

 

[Hejlena]

http://m.washingtonpost.com/nationa...c3eec2-14f6-11e3-b220-2c950c7f3263_story.html

Judge Baugh may be a bit too little, too late

 

[AngelWings444]

http://billingsgazette.com/news/loc...e-bfe5-37ab97540da8.html#.UiZA4ErQ1I0.twitter

Saying the sentence he imposed on a former Billings teacher for the rape of a student may be illegal, Yellowstone County District Court Judge G. Todd Baugh has ordered a new hearing.

In an order filed Tuesday, Baugh set a hearing for Friday at 1:30 p.m. to determine whether the sentence he imposed last week on Stacey Dean Rambold should be revised.


Much more at link, including pictures, documents and family statements. This judge needs to GO if he doesn't know the correct sentencing laws. How many other cases has he made up his own "Justice"? :banghead:

 

[Deleted member 96356]

Rambold just completed his 30 day sentence and is free. Probation until 2028.

 

[al66pine]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/25/us/montana-teacher-rape/?hpt=us_c2

"The judge later apologized for his comments, and earlier this month tried to revisit his sentence. But the state Supreme Court barred him from a new ruling, saying he didn't have the legal standing to change a sentence.
Baugh said he didn't realize at first that the minimum sentence should have been two years." BBM
I wonder if there is another remedy available for changing the sentence.

 

[SilkySifaka]

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/25/us/montana-teacher-rape/?hpt=us_c2

"The judge later apologized for his comments, and earlier this month tried to revisit his sentence. But the state Supreme Court barred him from a new ruling, saying he didn't have the legal standing to change a sentence.
Baugh said he didn't realize at first that the minimum sentence should have been two years." BBM
I wonder if there is another remedy available for changing the sentence.

I actually agree with the supreme court, it is perilously close to double jeopardy. Not that he doesn't deserve more time but the ruling adheres to the constitution. Judge made a serious error but the man was already sentenced, knew his punishment and to come back would be unfair. NOT saying it is fair for the victim but just for precedence itwouldn't be right

 

[keeponsearching]

What a Judge....
Is this perp registering as an offender, who did the Judge not think that was the case :/

 

[iamnotagolem]

This surprises me especially it being in Montana, I'd expect much harsher sentences and wouldn't have been surprised if his sentence was 30 rds to the head. Wth is wrong with that judge?

 

[BeginnersLuck]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/...ente_n_4367595.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

The Montana attorney general's office on Friday asked the state Supreme Court to throw out a 30-day sentence given to a teacher who raped a 14-year-old girl, saying the punishment was illegally lenient.

 

[Softail]

This judge is a real piece of work. :doh:

Judge sentences man to write 'boys do not hit girls' 5,000 times

The Montana judge who sparked ire by sentencing a former teacher to 30 days in jail for the rape of a 14-year-old girl has ordered a man convicted of punching his girlfriend to write “Boys do not hit girls,” 5,000 times.


District Judge G. Todd Baugh, whose actions in the rape case sparked a national furor and a petition drive to have state officials take disciplinary action, sentenced Pace Anthony Ferguson on Monday to the writing exercise, in addition to six months in jail, for fracturing the woman’s face in three places during an August 2012 argument.

Ferguson, 27, also was ordered to pay $3,800 in medical bills that came as a result of the woman's injuries.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...hit-girls-5000-times-20131224,0,3672082.story

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Montana judge who jailed teacher for just 30 days over rape of 14-year-old student to retire

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-30-days-rape-14-year-old-student-retire.html

 

[Hejlena]

Montana judge who jailed teacher for just 30 days over rape of 14-year-old student to retire

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-30-days-rape-14-year-old-student-retire.html

That's probably a good call. I'm guessing someone gave him a firm but gentle judge out the door.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Montana teacher who was jailed for just 30 days after student he raped killed herself says HE is the victim of a 'lynch mob'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2570424/Attorneys-30-days-prison-rapist.html

 

[BeginnersLuck]

It's really a shame that attorneys are allowed to use a argument in court that a 14 year old holds some responsibility for a 47 year old mans actions. Of course attorneys are going to try and use this ridiculous defense if they can. It apparently worked with the "old fart" judge who is now retired thank goodness.

If the courts don't serve justice on those that prey on children, have no self control and hold positions of authority over our youth, then society will continue to scream loudly on the injustice that is served. If these predators are treated lightly, it makes it that much easier for them to continue with their ways.

The saddest part of this, is that this young lady lost her life and this is something that may have been prevented if things were handled in a more appropriate manner.