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Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:50 pm to Golfer
I'd imagine it's plead out, I doubt the 18 yo wants to take the stand.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:50 pm to Ala Tide
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Do you not understand that NOPD has different divisions?
I just said I did. Are you of the belief that NOPD's sexual crimes division should focus on this case as opposed to the numerous other ones that I'm sure they have?
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:51 pm to Alahunter
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I'd imagine it's plead out, I doubt the 18 yo wants to take the stand.
Agreed
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:52 pm to rolltide06
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I hate this happened but I feel this has been blown way out of proportion. There is ALOT worse that goes down on Bourbon Street every night.
That's been established. But those people aren't dumb enough to videotape themselves committing a crime and putting it on the internet for everyone to see.
And the fact that this took place on Bourbon Street is no excuse.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:54 pm to Ala Tide
I hope he is not paying these lawyers very much. I would prosecute this case as his lawyers have basically agreed that he has committed the crime in the letter. 
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:56 pm to Cajun Devil Dog
Then you'd be forcing the 18 yo into depositions and testifying in public and to a grand jury. The indecent exposure is a slam dunk, but sexual battery isn't without testimony from the alleged victim.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:57 pm to BamaFan89
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Are you of the belief that NOPD's sexual crimes division should focus on this case as opposed to the numerous other ones that I'm sure they have?
NOPD works multiple cases on a daily basis. They've even had some that are less severe than this one.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:57 pm to Alahunter
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I doubt the 18 yo wants to take the stand
I did not realize the victim was only 18. Damn he could have just as easily of been 17 and that would have made the crime about 10 times worse in the eyes of the public.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:59 pm to Cracker
Again, it absolutely amazes me that the teabagger's attorney pretty much outed Downing as almost the very definition of a sexual predator by pointing out that the victim was unconscious and this should somehow be taken into consideration, favorably for Downing.
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The term "sexual predator" is often considered distinct from "sex offender". Many U.S. states also see these differences legally. A sexual offender is a person who has committed a sexual offense. A sexual predator is often used to refer to a person who habitually seeks out sexual situations that are deemed exploitative.
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Posted on 1/26/12 at 6:59 pm to Alahunter
I really think the guys could run into some ineffective assistance of counsel shite if they did advocate to carry it to trial...
NLA
NLA
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:00 pm to rolltide06
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I hate this happened but I feel this has been blown way out of proportion. There is ALOT worse that goes down on Bourbon Street every night.
Like what? Women flashing their tits? Sure that is worse. Let's hear details.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:01 pm to TexasTiger89
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Like what? Women flashing their tits? Sure that is worse. Let's see details.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:03 pm to NBamaAlum
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:07 pm to Ala Tide
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They've even had some that are less severe than this one.
That I'm sure they pursued with the same fervor.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:09 pm to Cajun Devil Dog
I hope this guy gets his arse nailed to the wall. The ppl in here that are making light of this are sickening. What if this had been you? or your son this happened to? If it was a LSU fan who did this I would feel no different it has nothing to do with sports. What makes it worse is that this guy was 32 years old. What kind of person does something like this?
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:10 pm to chilld28
So they are going to use the "he was too drunk to remember it" as one of his defenses?
Frat boys everywhere await the success of that defense.
"Roofies at the ready, boys!"
Frat boys everywhere await the success of that defense.
"Roofies at the ready, boys!"
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:12 pm to Ponchy Tiger
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What kind of person does something like this?
An idiot. Like all other criminals.
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hope this guy gets his arse nailed to the wall
Then you're wishing for the kid to have to testify in court. I'm betting it gets plead down.
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:15 pm to Alahunter
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Then you're wishing for the kid to have to testify in court.
Why does this have to happen with the video?
Posted on 1/26/12 at 7:16 pm to TexasTiger89
quote:Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Then you're wishing for the kid to have to testify in court.
Why does this have to happen with the video?
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