HS Party with Alcohol... Death
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Anonymous
"Some parents see a drinking party as facilitating their son’s or daughter’s popularity—a tap-the-kegs-and-they-will-come philosophy. “We handled a Bethesda party in January where both parents were present,” White says. “They said they were having the party because their child has social issues.” " http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Magazine/May-June-2014/Underage-Drinking/ |
Anonymous
This is an article well-worth reading. Thank you. It illustrates how common it is for parents to allow underaged alcohol drinking in their homes. And not just their own kids, but yours too. |
Anonymous
Anonymous
And the Post names everyone BUT the father that was at home during the house party and well aware they were all drinking vodka and beer, then leaving and driving. WTF???? What is the big secret here. |
Anonymous
At least wusa9 isn't afraid of reporting the whole truth. Shame on The Washington Post reporter. |
Anonymous
| I don't like that they posted the name of the minor survivor though. |
Anonymous
Why? Was he reported to have alcohol/drugs in his system? I know he did tell police he saw the speed at 105, even though police are able to verify only 65 in the 35 zone. I guess he spoke with police before the lawyer person told him to shut-up. The fact that he did speak with police initially, makes him a 'better' person in my book. Kudos to him for that. Shame on the rest of all those involved. |
Anonymous
| Because he is a minor, that's why. He is also a really nice kid who was a victim in the crash. |
Anonymous
This kid deserves credit for speaking to the police. Let's focus on how he did the right thing, unlike the rest of them in that "community" who quickly lawyered-up and shut down. |
Anonymous
| He definitely did the right thing. His courage needs to be celebrated by parents when they are talking to their kids. He's still walking around injured, btw. And knowing the kids who were killed I would guess that one, but not both of them would have had the courage, too. |
Anonymous
Buy the police report yourself if you care so much. |
Anonymous
Who are you to be so nasty? The lawyer? Besides, his name has been reported, but not by WaPo. |
Anonymous
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Wow, did you read the Bethesda Magazine article? Since when can you make a donation to get charges dropped as part of a plea deal?????
James Kress, an attorney with Baker Botts in Washington, D.C., admitted to knowing underage teens were drinking in his basement, according to Smalley, but said he hadn’t planned to let them leave. As the officers administered Breathalyzer tests to the 17 teens in the Kresses’ basement, some made “smart remarks and acted unruly,” according to Smalley. Police issued 16 citations to the teens, some of whom had BACs as high as .14, the equivalent of six drinks in an hour for a 160-pound male and three to four drinks for a 120-pound female. Both Kresses were cited for allowing underage drinking on their property. Jennifer Kress pleaded guilty in July and paid a $1,000 fine. Prosecutors dismissed charges against James Kress, who, in accordance with a plea agreement, instead made a donation to an organization that combats underage drinking. |
Anonymous
Wow This is extremely sad and eye opening. So even the parents who did everything to prevent drinking in their house couldn't do it. So what is the answer? Do we have to convince our kids but to drink? How? |
Anonymous
The parents did nothing to prevent the underaged drinking in their house. Absolutely nothing. Jail time for them is the ONLY solution. |