Girl Raped at Rockville HS

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The attorney who insinuating that this middle school aged kid "consented" to this is not dong his client any favors. In fact, I think that it is only infuriating people.

What should his attorney do instead? Say "Yes, he's guilty! Put him away for life!"

That would be a rather incompetent defense attorney then.

Then perhaps if this lawyer had some real brains, he'd stop talking with all the media. But he just can't resist the spotlight. Poor guy!

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The attorney who insinuating that this middle school aged kid "consented" to this is not dong his client any favors. In fact, I think that it is only infuriating people.

What should his attorney do instead? Say "Yes, he's guilty! Put him away for life!"

That would be a rather incompetent defense attorney then.

Then perhaps if this lawyer had some real brains, he'd stop talking with all the media. But he just can't resist the spotlight. Poor guy!

He is my hero. I will recommend him to everyone I know! Great job, sir! If it was not for the media I would have not known who he is. So, that's a very smart move.

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I'm surprised people on this thread aren't talking more about MCPS's lack of response to this horrific crime. First, the superintendent seemed to hide from the issue and then, when he did speak up about it, he sort of glossed over the crime and blamed parents for being racist. From what I've read, parents at that school meeting were truly enraged by his performance.

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Has any official in MoCo stated they will change/improve security in the schools since this event???

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Anonymous wrote:I'm surprised people on this thread aren't talking more about MCPS's lack of response to this horrific crime. First, the superintendent seemed to hide from the issue and then, when he did speak up about it, he sort of glossed over the crime and blamed parents for being racist. From what I've read, parents at that school meeting were truly enraged by his performance.

People are fed up with Jack Smith. He might be already looking for another job.

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Anonymous wrote:Has any official in MoCo stated they will change/improve security in the schools since this event???

Haven't yet heard anything specific.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it verified that the attorney is working pro-bono? I know of at least one advocacy group with $7M in income and I'm sure their are others.

No. The attorney, last night on Carlson, would not talk specifics about payment. He only said he had been retained by the family and specifically mentioned the father hired him. Would not talk about pay.

I bet it's something shady. What does he have to hide?

I hope the money is not from some program paid by taxpayers money.

I can't mention the name, when I did before my comment was deleted, but if it is the local organization of which I am thinking of, they most certainly do get money from MD state and local government.

OMG, if this is true! But the girls family will have to pay out of their pocket, if they want to sue?

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Anonymous wrote:FOX covered what happened to this 14 year old girl. CNN really is fake news and totally political. It's horrible they intentionally didn't cover it, at least not initially.

Agree. Shame on CNN. Do they even care about children?

Damn that CNN! Only 2 separate articles in the last 2 days! Coverup!

http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/23/us/maryland-undocumented-student-rape/
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/22/us/maryland-school-alleged-rape-plyler-v-doe/

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Anonymous wrote:Is it verified that the attorney is working pro-bono? I know of at least one advocacy group with $7M in income and I'm sure their are others.

No. The attorney, last night on Carlson, would not talk specifics about payment. He only said he had been retained by the family and specifically mentioned the father hired him. Would not talk about pay.

I bet it's something shady. What does he have to hide?

I hope the money is not from some program paid by taxpayers money.

I can't mention the name, when I did before my comment was deleted, but if it is the local organization of which I am thinking of, they most certainly do get money from MD state and local government.

OMG, if this is true! But the girls family will have to pay out of their pocket, if they want to sue?

so ignorant. criminal defense is ALWAYS paid for by the state if the defendant can't afford it. That's a bedrock principle of our system, not some kind of shadowy Soros conspiracy. If the girl has a good case and wants to sue, a lawyer will take it on contingency. Or do you think MoCo should pay her lawyer to sue them?

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Anonymous wrote:Has any official in MoCo stated they will change/improve security in the schools since this event???

No. MCPS is incompetent.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it verified that the attorney is working pro-bono? I know of at least one advocacy group with $7M in income and I'm sure their are others.

No. The attorney, last night on Carlson, would not talk specifics about payment. He only said he had been retained by the family and specifically mentioned the father hired him. Would not talk about pay.

I bet it's something shady. What does he have to hide?

I hope the money is not from some program paid by taxpayers money.

I can't mention the name, when I did before my comment was deleted, but if it is the local organization of which I am thinking of, they most certainly do get money from MD state and local government.

OMG, if this is true! But the girls family will have to pay out of their pocket, if they want to sue?

Typically in civil cases, the winner can ask for their legal costs to be covered. There is also nothing to prevent people from contributing to the victim's lawyer fees.

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Anonymous wrote:FOX covered what happened to this 14 year old girl. CNN really is fake news and totally political. It's horrible they intentionally didn't cover it, at least not initially.

Agree. Shame on CNN. Do they even care about children?

First CNN has reported the story as has the Washington post etc. they are not making it into a cause Celebre as fox is. I don't need breathless comments about what tucker Carlson is saying etc.
Second and more importantly please take partisan comments to the political forum. It is becoming increasingly clear that this thread is being hijacked by people who might not even have kids in MCPS and are using the crime to score points about immigration and about mainstream media

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Anonymous wrote:The school let in an 18 year old boy as a FRESHMAN? WTH. That is and of itself it a huge mistake.

Is anyone talking about how that should NOT be allowed, regardless of the citizen status?

For the twentieth time what is the alternative? The courts have said that the school has to admit him. His limited schooling prevents him from being placed with with other 18 year olds. Would you prefer him take Pre-cal or American Literature with a second grade education and not even being literate in his own language?

For the 20th time: Change the LAWS!

There is no reason that someone who has had little or no school, is illiterate in their own language, and who is 17, turning 18 that school year, should be required to go to school for FOUR years with much younger children. Instead learn a trade, work. You can go to evening classes, if you wish.
This is how it is done around the world for LEGAL residents. People illegally in the country, or "undocumented" cannot get anything done at all around the world.
Why does our country always want to do everything differently?
In this matter, it's truly ridiculous.

And in this particular instance, truly tragic.
The girl and these guys should have never crossed paths in school.

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Anonymous wrote:FOX covered what happened to this 14 year old girl. CNN really is fake news and totally political. It's horrible they intentionally didn't cover it, at least not initially.

Agreed and the ACA replacement will be free for all the poor and sick people. LOL! Seriously, you are truly TSTL.

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WashPost posted a good summary of the situation so far, a few hours ago:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/threats-and-safety-concerns-follow-rockville-high-rape-case/2017/03/24/c4e5b604-1079-11e7-9b0d-d27c98455440_story.html?utm_term=.d08d07909af9

They also correctly point out MCPS really hasn't said much about how they are addressing the security concerns.