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
@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
@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
@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
@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
@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
"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
@bluebears: Gross. I thought so. Kind of makes me long for olde-tyme justice. You know, the kind that involved rope and horses. #raymondjessopconvicted
@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
@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
@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
@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
@lolabee: Apparently his home movies were considered so well-made by the international arts community, they started a petition to reduce his sentence! #raymondjessopconvicted
@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
I think once the swine flu becomes widely available to everyone, not just at-risk groups, the Obama family should all sit down and get the shot, and invite the press to film it. Perhaps that might discourage the idiots listening to people like Glen Beck and Bill Maher, and might convince them that there's something to this swine shot dealio.
Or we could just let natural selection do its work, thereby saving more vaccine for the rest of us. #breastcancer
@HidingInCanada: Good to know I'm an idiot for not wanting to subject my children to neurotoxins. Could it be possible that I am making an informed decision based on scientific data? #breastcancer
@gluechirp: The fact that you describe it as containing neurotoxins makes those of us who actually understand science question your scientific literacy and sources. #breastcancer
@Her Grace: So mercury and formaldehyde are no longer considered neuro-toxins? I guess I stand corrected. I do not claim to know everything, I just try to err on the side of caution. #breastcancer
Not that this is the most pressing item on the list, but I want to say that Avon makes the best antiperspirant in the world. It's the only stuff that works on me without giving me an itchy, miserable rash. And it's really good at preventing sweat. #breastcancer
@Cimorene: I too know the misery of an allergic reaction to antiperspirant. I use Secret and Secret only because I know it doesn't make me want to give myself an armpit-ectomy. I've never tried another brand that didn't give me a rash. #breastcancer
How is whether or not the Obama girls have been vaccinated anybody's business? The fact that their father is the President of the United States gives nobody the right to invade their medical privacy. Maybe their too young yet, but I would be pissed if anybody felt it was their right to know my private medical info if I was them, no matter how public my parents are. #breastcancer
@queen_caribbean: Seriously! Crazy conspiracy theorists (not all Republicans b/c lots of them got the shots in my hometown this weekend) use this as evidence that they're going to give you a disease but we have no idea what is in these girls' medical history. I know plenty of people who have reacted poorly to flu shots. Everyone needs to make the choice for themself. #breastcancer
@queen_caribbean: It's not - but I guess some people are concerned about the safety of the vaccination - and if the government recommends the vaccination for children it would just give people peace of mind to know high ranking officials had no compunction about giving it to their own children #breastcancer
@nothanks: also just to add, i dont think that means people have the right to pry into their medical history, but with any mass vaccination people will panic whatever you do/say #breastcancer
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Also, for getting married, did he kidnap the girl or did he have a permission from the parents?
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So the brother of this man is free of charges? #raymondjessopconvicted
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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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(I think that heading should read "Girls who don't need to be vaccinated for swine flu not vaccinated for swine flu") #breastcancer
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Or we could just let natural selection do its work, thereby saving more vaccine for the rest of us. #breastcancer
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