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Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by Xcathdra
Simply reading a statute and assuming it applies when in fact it does not is one of the other reasons people get upset.
How is it that the laws I posted don't apply to what's in the video?
Oh, wait. You didn't watch the video.
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by roadgravel
I don't know how much more stupidity and ignorance I can take.
I've offered concrete examples of what the law states, yet it's falling on deaf ears.
If we're living in a world where people who haven't looked at all the evidence believe that the law is being followed AND our officials are this sloppy and feel as though they don't have to follow the statutes put in place to charge any and all criminal activity, all hope is lost.
This isn't the world I signed up for. I want my money back.
Originally posted by TWILITE22
reply to post by Afterthought
Sounds like the good ole boy system is still alive and kicking.
I believe they should move the trial to Appalachia where the
news still travels by horse.Have one of their judges preside
over the trial...Then again is there anywhere justice will be served?
If these boys aren't punished sufficiently or according to
public outcry what's going to happen?what will the public do?
I don't think this is going to work out well no matter how it's done or who does it,
and imo this will follow them for the rest of their lives... as it should.
Nothing in Ohio’s criminal statutes makes it a crime for someone to ridicule a rape victim on a video or otherwise say horrible things about another person. Further, nothing in the law allows someone who says repugnant things on Twitter, Facebook, or other Internet sites to be criminally charged for such statements.
Under Ohio law they have 2 years to prosecute misd and up to 6 for felonies (higher felonies go longer).
You really need to read and understand my posts.. From the start ive stated I agree with the people being charged.. You and some others are so hell bent on the "why arent theybeing charged" that you are completely blind to what im posting.
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by Xcathdra
I understand the prosecutor charges people. I understand it's the responsibility of the arresting agency (police and sheriff) to deliver the alleged criminals to the Office of the Prosecutor to decide if they should be charged.
Where was the chain of You have an independent investigating agency,,, You have the county PA ceding her authority to the AG as a special prosecutor.
Originally posted by Afterthought
What about this case shows that this has been accomplished? What about this case proves that the letter of the law was followed in its entirety and the proper chain of command was followed?
Originally posted by Afterthought
So, we agree that misdemeanors are punishable offenses and the prosecutor is the charging authority.
The only thing you seem to be harping on about is how the police did their job and the prosecutor decides who gets charged.
To the extent that they are not empowered to investigate crimes committed by minors. The report I linked to is pretty close to what my reports look like for the same issues. They came to the station, they explained what occurred, I gather the basics, type an information referral report and submit it to our Juvenile Officer for complete investigation.
Originally posted by Afterthought
What is your agenda here? Are you trying to defend the police department?
Originally posted by Afterthought
Instead of attacking everyone on the thread, why don't you come over to our side and start calling for the arrests of those who are still walking free? Why are you not demanding that misdemeanor charges are applicable according to the video evidence?
Originally posted by Afterthought
I just don't understand you. You continually come into this thread and insult those who have viewed the video and want justice, yet have not taken the responsibility of viewing all of the evidence for yourself.
It is not the responsibility of the Police or Sheriff to deliver a minor. That is the job of the Juveile Officer.
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by Xcathdra
You really need to read and understand my posts.. From the start ive stated I agree with the people being charged.. You and some others are so hell bent on the "why arent theybeing charged" that you are completely blind to what im posting.
OMG!!!!!! YOU ARE THE ONE NOT COMPREHENDING!!!!!!!
We aren't talking about the guys who have been arrested/
AGAIN, we aren't talking about the guys who HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.
We want those IN THE VIDEO who HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE CRIME and a POSSIBLE DEAD BODY arrested and charged.
I am empowered to investigate crimes in my state.
Originally posted by Afterthought
Please, please, please, please, please watch the video and examine the personal details of the main subject of the video.
Nodiano is an adult. He was an adult when the crime took place.
Originally posted by Afterthought
There's no reason why he hasn't been arrested by the proper authorities.
Originally posted by Afterthought
Since you don't want to examine the evidence (which is the main purpose of this thread), I'll break it down for you.
1. He verbally states on the video that the girl was raped.
Originally posted by Afterthought
2. He verbally states personal knowledge of the crime that only a witness and/or participant would know.
Originally posted by Afterthought
3. He gives reasons as to why he believes that she is dead.
Originally posted by Afterthought
All of these points AND the fact that he's an adult are enough to demand he be arrested so he can have his half second in court to prove his innocence.
Originally posted by Afterthought
He needs to be arrested and charged with not reporting a violent crime AND having knowledge that a murder may have occurred and that he was aware of the location of a dead body.edit on 9-1-2013 by Afterthought because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Afterthought
reply to post by Xcathdra
I am empowered to investigate crimes in my state.
The state allows you to be on the computer blogging while you should be working?
Do the tax payers in your state know that their public servants are busy blogging during work hours?
What state do you work for? I think they should know that their employees are spending time on ATS instead of focusing on their job.
CNN's Susan Candiotti spoke with Adam Nemann, the attorney representing Trent Mays, who is accused of raping a teen girl in Steubenville, Ohio. Nemann says the alleged victim sent a text message to Mays stating "I know you didn't rape me." Nemann will introduce the text as evidence at trial.