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    Polygamist Gets 10 Years

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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    11/11/09

    In reply to Polygamist Gets 10 Years
    Whenever I read the last name "Jessop," banjos start playing in my head. #flds
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    11/11/09

    @morninggloria: Perfect. I hadn't known that that was happening to me, as well. But now that you mention it.... #flds
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    11/11/09

    In reply to Polygamist Gets 10 Years
    Headline fail: "Child Molester gets 10 Years" or something. I don't mind him being a polygamist-- whatever. But marrying kids? Is effed up. #flds
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    11/11/09

    In reply to Polygamist Gets 10 Years
    Thank god he didn't have any weed on him. #flds
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    11/11/09

    @bluebears: Seriously. He could have really been looking at some hard time. #flds
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    11/11/09

    @bananaballs: He really dodged a bullet there, lucky for him he only raped a child . #flds
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    Image of Triana Orpheus Triana Orpheus
    11/11/09

    @bluebears: Or God forbid crack, he'd never see the light of day again. #flds
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    11/11/09

    @Triana Orpheus: yep. We're America and we have our priorities straight! #flds
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    11/11/09

    @bluebears: America...fuck yeah? #flds
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    11/11/09

    In reply to Polygamist Gets 10 Years
    Good. What a pity that his victim was still defending him in court. To so thoroughly indoctrinate young girls into such a damaging system deserves more than 10 years, if you ask me. #flds
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Good. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    One down. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Smug, self-satisfied, child raping, creep. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Guilty? Yeah, ya reckon? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Ok, this totally confuses me a bit, because he was already married to her: why untill now, were the autorities waiting for untill the act happened? why not the day of the wedding?
    Also, for getting married, did he kidnap the girl or did he have a permission from the parents?
    And if the answer it's the later, will the parents face any charges? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @not_kinky: She was assigned to his brother, but then given to him. I'm pretty sure the authorities didn't storm their wedding because 1)it's really difficult to gather information about these sects and 2)they probably didn't have an exact date to go in. They received a phone call (that I believe was proven false) that said a 16 year-old was forced to marry an older man and she was being abused by him. They stormed the compound and took all the kids (remember the hullabaloo last year?). They returned most if not all of the children, but storming the compound gave them evidence that these marriages were taking place and thus, the conviction. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @not_kinky: The girl herself might not have known she was "marrying" him until a few hours before #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @Triana Orpheus: Thanks so much, I remember, yes. And then I must suposse that the girl's parents were part of the sect and that's why they gave the girl away and she was not kidnaped?
    So the brother of this man is free of charges? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @not_kinky: This is the first trial. The legal system in America takes forever, this kind of delay following the raids is completely normal. This conviction is a good sign for the prosecution. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @not_kinky: Yes, her parents were part of the sect and gave her away. His brother is Warren Jessop (the infamous "prophet") so her parents probably thought it would be an honor for her to marry him. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @Triana Orpheus: how scary, I totally think the parents should face charges, I feel like they were witnesses. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @colormeroutine: after what Triana said, I guess she may had a clue because she already was the 'wife' for the 'prophet' wich was the criminal's brother. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @Snowbunny: so you mean in the next weeks/months/years the other responsibles may face the justice? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    "Up to 20 years in prison" doesn't mean he's actually going to serve 20 years in prison, right? That just means 20 years is the maximum sentence, but he could get less, right? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @Aesop's Foibles. YES.: yeah. honestly I would be SHOCKED if they gave him 20 yrs. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @bluebears: Gross. I thought so. Kind of makes me long for olde-tyme justice. You know, the kind that involved rope and horses. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @bluebears: Yeah but this is Texas. We don't F around when it comes to prisons. Just pray he does something stupid like an escape attempt that will extend his sentence to life. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Good, you creepy looking bastard. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    I don't know, you guys. He's a super gifted artist. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @morninggloria: An inspiration for con artist everywhere #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @morninggloria: And he totally feels bad about it now. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @morninggloria: This is just cause we're a bunch of puritans, right? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @bluebears: It would be different if this were Europe. God, everything is so AWESOME there. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @morninggloria: I'm sure he's had a most difficult life too. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    Image of Maritsa Maritsa
    11/06/09

    @morninggloria: Am I supposed to feel bad every time a 15-year old is given to an old man like a piece of property? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    Maybe he'll learn what it feels like to be a 15 year old FLDS girl in jail. I know, its an evil sentiment. hate me. Its OK. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @hollygirl: The logical part of my brain is reminding me I cannot endorse prison rape, but at the very least he can get a good taste of what it's like to have no control over your own daily schedule, where you sleep, what you eat, ect. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @colormeroutine: You are a better person than I am. Thanks for reaching for something redeemable about my comment! #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @hollygirl: Oh don't worry. I can't endorse it, but should it happen I will probably be unable to suppress a little chuckle #raymondjessopconvicted
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    Image of PaigeTurner PaigeTurner
    11/06/09

    In reply to Polygamist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
    20 years for raping a child? isn't that sentence a little lax? #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @lolabee: When God whispers in your ear that it's okay, the judge takes that into consideration.
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    Image of RubyPenelope RubyPenelope
    11/06/09

    @lolabee: I think the sad truth is that many people receive sentences for the same crime (or worse when you factor in age/violence) which are far less harsh. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @mbprice: I don't think this has anything to do with a judge's discretion. The judge hasn't sentenced yet, he can sentence up to 20 years which means that 20 years is likely that statutory limit for the crime. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @RubyPenelope: yep. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @RubyPenelope: Yup. Like sex offenders that serve, say, 19 years less than the sentence he's facing, for raping a child. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @mbprice: also if you are fake married in your rapist's mind then you can't not consent right?

    up is down, down is up #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @lolabee: Apparently his home movies were considered so well-made by the international arts community, they started a petition to reduce his sentence! #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @RubyPenelope: that is true, and completely disturbing #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @lolabee: 2+2=5 #raymondjessopconvicted
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    11/06/09

    @lolabee: 14 is considered rape of a child in Texas. There is a lesser sentence from 15-17 (age of consent) and then an even lesser sentence for raping an adult woman.

    Except I might be wrong and the statutory rape sentence 15-17 might be the shortest. Our laws don't make sense. #raymondjessopconvicted
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    10/26/09

    In reply to Polygamist Sect Members On Trial
    Each time a member of the FLDS is brought to trial on criminal charges against children or women, it is a moment to define history and begin to save thousands who are oppressed under a belief system that violates the rights of those women and children, and our Constitution itself.

    The men in positions of power (there are no women who hold the priesthood) bare more than religious swords over their followers heads. They control the economic, emotional, and social power from birth until death. This is a system of abuse from start to finish.

    Jessop is part of that system and indeed, a family, of patriarchs that practice extreme control over others, and will not hesitate to inflict violence and death for subversion (blood atonement). Whether or not he is guilty of this particular charge or set of charges, the pattern is clear, and traceable for about 100 years, with escalation in the past 30 or so. I hope he, and the others, are convicted and that it brings a spotlight bright as the sun upon the 'Yearning for Zion' compound and other FLDS strongholds.

    I wish I wasn't so angry about this. I've lived my life in the two states most accepting of FLDS practices, and I'm infuriated that these state governments do nothing but turn a blind eye to what is happening. I understand that they go after charges they think they can win, but it still really gets me riled up. Clearly I'll never sit on a jury in one of these cases. #fdls
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