This is the last comment I will post, You armchair judges have so disgusted me that I feel I owe you no explanation, however, for those who do not sit in judgement, uniformed, like an ass, I submit this final statement.
Accepting the plea deal was Ted's lawyer's advice. Single men our age would likely be seen as guilty by many juries, despite any evidence to the contrary. A jury trial could have sent Ted away for far longer. This and the fact that Ted cannot financially cover an ongoing and costly defense made his decision for him. The PROSECUTION was forced to offer a reduced plea deal for what they called "possession", and cut their original time in prison in half.
I attended the hearing in which Ted was sentenced. His Judge TWICE stated on the record that this was not justice. The Judge stated that the sentence was "needlessly harsh" and that the prosecution could not prove that there was ever any intent to gain/collect/upload any porn. The Judge ordered the Defense to submit a claim to the State Clemency board on Ted's behalf. The Court Bailiff later confided that in over 15 years of court service he had NEVER seen or heard of any Judge saying this. The Judge chastised the Prosecutor, who looked as though he had been slapped.
So all you who sit in judgement, not knowing anything of Ted's character, who smugly assume his guilt as it somehow edifies your personal feelings against Ted, I say this.
You weren't there. You don't know. You are mistaken. I sincerely hope none of you ever have to deal with anything like this total farce of an example of "justice". A good man's life has be RUINED. If you choose to gloat over this, so be it. I will not attempt to argue with you any further. It is not worth my time.
Your condemnation of Ted over this should keep you awake at night, It can happen to ANY of us who download files on the net.
I hope karma will make you ante up for your misinformed judgements.
This is the last comment I will post, You armchair judges have so disgusted me that I feel I owe you no explanation, however, for those who do not sit in judgement, uniformed, like an ass, I submit this final statement.
Accepting the plea deal was Ted's lawyer's advice. Single men our age would likely be seen as guilty by many juries, despite any evidence to the contrary. A jury trial could have sent Ted away for far longer. This and the fact that Ted cannot financially cover an ongoing and costly defense made his decision for him. The PROSECUTION was forced to offer a reduced plea deal for what they called "possession", and cut their original time in prison in half.
I attended the hearing in which Ted was sentenced. His Judge TWICE stated on the record that this was not justice. The Judge stated that the sentence was "needlessly harsh" and that the prosecution could not prove that there was ever any intent to gain/collect/upload any porn. The Judge ordered the Defense to submit a claim to the State Clemency board on Ted's behalf. The Court Bailiff later confided that in over 15 years of court service he had NEVER seen or heard of any Judge saying this. The Judge chastised the Prosecutor, who looked as though he had been slapped.
So all you who sit in judgement, not knowing anything of Ted's character, who smugly assume his guilt as it somehow edifies your personal feelings against Ted, I say this.
You weren't there. You don't know. You are mistaken. I sincerely hope none of you ever have to deal with anything like this total farce of an example of "justice". A good man's life has be RUINED. If you choose to gloat over this, so be it. I will not attempt to argue with you any further. It is not worth my time.
Your condemnation of Ted over this should keep you awake at night, It can happen to ANY of us who download files on the net.
I hope karma will make you ante up for your misinformed judgements.