shanley sentencing
02.15.05 (9:12 am) [edit]
the judge announced his decision this morning regarding the sentencing of paul shanley. on counts one and two, he was sentenced to not less than 12 years, not more than 15, with both sentences running concurrently. he must serve 2/3 of his sentence before he's eligible for parole. he'll be in his 80's before he's eligible for release. for counts 3-5, he was sentenced to probation.
as the bailiff fastened the handcuffs on shanley, i felt compassion for him. that would be the difference between me and any child abuser. they feel no compassion for their victims. i know he must be aware of the possibility he'll be murdered in prison like the former fr. geoghin (i'm guessing at spelling here). i wondered, as they walked him out of the courtroom, if he should be put on suicide watch.
as the bailiff fastened the handcuffs on shanley, i felt compassion for him. that would be the difference between me and any child abuser. they feel no compassion for their victims. i know he must be aware of the possibility he'll be murdered in prison like the former fr. geoghin (i'm guessing at spelling here). i wondered, as they walked him out of the courtroom, if he should be put on suicide watch.
