Do You Think That Was Fair?
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
Valdosta, Georgia
June 24, 2012 6:31pm CST
I was sitting home while the kids were at their grandparents house and decided to watch a show, which I barely ever get to do.
The show was about this girl being raped by her father since she was 4 years old. Her sister was also raped since she was little by him.
The girl was about to be raped again by him and she was not having it. She fought with him, got on top of him, tied him up and cut off his you know what... She called 911 and told them that there was someone that was bleeding really bad and she needed help.They took the address and all of that and the girl left the house, she was gone when the police got there. He ended up bleeding to death, they didn't make it in time.
She went to court and she was found guilty of the least crime they could give her by the jury. The jury pleaded with the judge to see her side and give her the minimum sentence he could but he gave her 5-15 years which the jury was not happy with.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you think that was a fair judgement? Or do you think she should have gotten more or less time than that?
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15 responses
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
25 Jun 12
Personally, I think she should've got a medal for what she did and no way should she even be in prison, considering her mitigating circumstances, or whatever you call it.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I agree with you. She took a rapist down. Good for her! Well, she did commit a crime but she did not deserve that much time I don't think. I think that was harsh! She could have gotten guilty but time served for all of those years she suffered or probation or something. Not 5-15 years! =( Her attorney put in an appeal so hopefully she will get less time than that.
@mariakelly42 (54)
•
25 Jun 12
If she hadn't cut off his thing after tying him up, it could've ended up a case of self-defense in the eyes of the jury as far as I understand of the law. I feel sorry for her though, she surely has had enough of that abuse from her own father.
I would've to disagree with Janey1966 though, if the government gave her a medal it would encourage the same behavior from everywhere. It would encourage an environment of violence and "an eye for an eye." Like other MyLotters said, one shouldn't take the law in their own hands.
Cheers~
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
25 Jun 12
I think its fair its reasonable judgement on the girls part.Many cases nothing can be done unless proof. My friend was being beat by her husband , polive couldn't do anything until they saw it or suspected it. Very sad but justifyable some people do lie about this sort of things.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I personally think the judge was a little harsh about it but of course that is just my opinion. She had witnesses that she told years ago and the police didn't want to believe her. Plus she had her sister testify it was true and it happened to her also. I think the judge should have given her less time.
@AmbiePam (85731)
• United States
1 Jul 12
Was this a true story? If so, that's awful. Unless I had proof the girls were lying, and it sounds like they had sufficient evidence that they were NOT lying, I'd have sentenced her to counseling, and that's it. The poor jury must have felt so helpless not having the option to give her something lighter.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Jul 12
It is a very true story Ambie. Unfortunately, it was on the show Snapped. The girls did have evidence that backed them up so that is why I thought it was truly unfair to punish the girl. She already suffered SO much!
I would have done the same, got her some help for what she had been through! Not put her in prison!! That could mess her up even more. So sad. The jury had the look of disappointment ALL over their faces. There was nothing they could do of course, they tried their best. I think it was so unfair what the judge did but her lawyer is going for an appeal on it so we will see if another judge is nicer about it.
@lumenmom (1986)
• United States
29 Jun 12
I don't think she have been found guilty. Did she not have the right to defend herself against being raped again? It is amazing that she was able to overtake him being that she is only a young girl and he was a man, maybe he was drunk but whatever the case, he brought it on himself when he attempted to touch her. I definitely do not thik she should have gottne any time for this. Sometimes I don't like how our system decides case like these.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Jun 12
I don't think she should have been either. I agree she should have been able to defend herself against him. Maybe he was drunk, they didn't say. I agree he asked for it. Sorry to say that but it's true. Yeah, she suffered enough for all of those years, that was punishment enough in my opinion!
@marguicha (216003)
• Chile
24 Jun 12
You did not tell how old was the girl who cut her father. Although looked from outside we should not take the law in our hands, I would say that that was a case of self defense. I don´t think the girl measnt to kill him either; she only wanted to maim him. I´d try to do the same.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Jun 12
She was a teenager, I am not sure exactly what her age was. If they mentioned it I did not hear it.
I agree with you. She should not have taken the law into her hands but at the same time she should not have had to take more abuse from that evil man!
No she didn't mean to kill him, even the police said that. She was trying to hurt him and get him to never be able to hurt her like that again, but not kill him.
@marguicha (216003)
• Chile
26 Jun 12
I don`t think she tried to take the law into her hands as some people say. She clearly did not want to kill him. She tried to stop him forever from raping. How many rapist get out of prison after some time? How many never get into prison? Is prison the answer?
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
4 Jul 12
I have to say that I cannot believe that she has to do time in jail. She did the right thing as far as I am concerned. She should have gotten a medal and a large financial reward for doing what she did. She did enough time with all the abuse she endured all that time. And the sad part is that she will be screwed up the rest of her life for what she's been through.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Jul 12
I do not think it was fair to put her in prison at all. She suffered for long enough for all those years!
I think she did the only thing she knew how to do, fought back, defended herself. I don't think she did anything wrong by trying to not get raped again!
Yeah she will most likely be messed up from this for a long time...
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I agree the judge was harsh. That's right, she would not be a murderer if it wasn't for her father!!
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I agree with you. I don't think it was fair either. She suffered enough for all of those years going through abuse!!
It's the same way here, if you hurt the robber your going to prison. How STUPID!!
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I agree with you. They suffered for years because of this man. Isn't that enough punishment?? I think it is. She should have gotten guilty with time served which is what the jury wanted but the judge apparently didn't care.
Her attorney is going for an appeal. Hopefully another judge will do better for her...
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
25 Jun 12
i know not much of laws and i guess laws differ from one country to another... but she could have said it is for self defense plus if she will be tested i am pretty sure they could convict him of rape and abuse.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Jun 12
They knew it was self defense because of the witnesses that told the judge she told them and did not believe her! They knew that and the judge was just too harsh and did not care apparently. Obviously the judge has never been raped or sexually abused or maybe he would have been nicer about it...
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I agree with you. She suffered enough all of her life. That was definitely punishment enough. She should have gotten time served, done.
@psychoartist (756)
• United States
25 Jun 12
hi lovingmybabies...i think i have seen that show as well...i think that the judge should have taken into account that the young woman had been a victim and it should be reflected into the sentence..i think that some law should be passed, it it hasn't already, that would support this...for instance, if perpatrators sentences can be altered because of not guilty by insanity please, certainly the law and society could make similar concessions for people who are victim perps and are acting in self-defense or because of long-term abuse...
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Jun 12
I agree with you. The judge should have taken her side into account. She was a victim for WAY too long. I agree also that there should be a law protecting rape victims from going to prison if they stop the perp. I absolutely agree with everything your saying here. It is not fair that she has to suffer more in prison and dealing with this on her record forever. She will have a very hard time getting a job or anything. It is so sad and unfair.
@DarkSonic (64)
• United States
25 Jun 12
I agree on this. The dad shouldn't be raping his own daughters. If you were the daughter, wouldn't you as well want to do something about it? I mean, getting raped for many years over and over, day after day, will get on your nerves. It's disgusting. o-e
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
Of course the father should not have done this. I think she should have gotten no time in prison at all. She should have gotten off because she went through enough punishment with dealing with that all of her life!
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I completely agree with you. She suffered enough for all of those years that she was abused! She should not have to spend possibly 15 years in prison!
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
25 Jun 12
It is justifiable homicide! I really don't care what the laws say, he got what he deserved.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 12
I totally agree with you. She got one rapist out of this world!
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