Kenneth Moreno, one of the pithily nicknamed NYPD "rape cops" who was cleared on all but three charges of "official misconduct" despite a preponderance of evidence (including surveillance footage) suggesting that he raped a woman in her apartment while his partner played lookout, is back in the courts, this time fighting for custody of his 16-year-old daughter.
The Post reports that Judge Dean Kusakabe granted temporary custody of Moreno's daughter to his mother after determining yesterday in Brooklyn Family Court that both Moreno and Maria Cruz, the mother of his child, are unfit parents. Moreno has been serving a one-year-sentence for charges of official misconduct stemming from his involvement with a high-profile rape trial that culminated in May of 2011. His attorney, Cheryl Solomon, criticized Cruz for continuing to refer to Moreno by his Post-bestowed nickname "rape cop," which is probably immaterial since Children's Law Center lawyer Dawn Post, who represents Moreno's daughter, has made clear that her client would rather not live with Cruz anyway.
‘Rape case' cop custody war [NY Post]
DISCUSSION
Sometimes you wonder about the origins of a culture of male entitlement to women's bodies in this here America. Then you come across rape-y Christmas tunes. Take it away Bing Crosby & Doris Day! And Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone! And Bette Midler & James Caan! And Robert Palmer & Carnie Wilson! And tons of other people! "No means yes" is an American institution. This is a rape carol. I give you ... "Baby, It's Cold Outside."
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I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour
The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
C'mon baby
I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Ooh darling, it's cold outside
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your coat - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside
Baby it's cold outside
Brr its cold….
It's cold out there
Cant you stay awhile longer baby
Well…..I really shouldn't...alright
Make it worth your while baby
Ahh, do that again….