Posted on 08/18/2016 12:12:26 PM PDT by simpson96
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Former NFL star Darren Sharper has been sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison in a case where he was accused of drugging and raping as many as 16 women in four states.
U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo sentenced Sharper on Thursday, telling him she couldn't understand how he did what he did, since he was college educated and obviously had grown up "in one of the most loving households."
"We can never ignore the damage you inflicted on those women and society at large," she said.
Sharper had pleaded guilty in federal court in New Orleans to drugging three women so he could rape them. He also has pleaded guilty or no contest in state courts in Louisiana, Arizona, California and Nevada to charges arising from allegations of drugging and raping women.(snip)
A woman who woke up next to Sharper after being drugged also spoke before Triche handed down the sentence. The woman's voice was shaky and she frequently brought a handkerchief to her eyes. Her name was not given in court, and The Associated Press does not identify by name victims of sexual abuse.
She told Sharper that because of arrogance and "clear stupidity," he kept drugging and raping women even after he knew she was talking to state and federal investigators.
"Within days ... you gave me ... and the entire judicial system in Louisiana the big middle finger because you thought we weren't capable of stopping you," she said. "You continued to rape other women in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas."
She said she understands that people make mistakes. "But it wasn't a mistake. A mistake happens once and you never make it again." Rather, she said, it was "a way of life for you and your friends."
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Why are these Federal charges? Can’t the States try rape cases? /rhetorical
***She said she understands that people make mistakes. “But it wasn’t a mistake. A mistake happens once and you never make it again.” Rather, she said, it was “a way of life for you and your friends.”***
Sounds like she could be talking to the Clintons, for whom lying is a way of life.
Who does he think he is? Bill Cosby?
A rape is not a mistake. Accidentally running a stop sign can be labeled a mistake. A rape is a deliberate act.
“Why are these Federal charges? Can’t the States try rape cases? /rhetorical”
Possibly because it covered four states? I am curious.
Basically, a dumbass. Decided to steal what he could have easily paid for. 18 years is not enough.
I’m not sure most college football players are getting the best education... Faulty argument on the part of the judge.
Serial rapist, like a serial murderer, becomes a federal crime is my guess.
He had a brief stint on the NFL Network until these monkeyshines came to light - then he was gone. Lowest of the low.
I never heard of this rape case.
And bill clinton is still on the prowl.
Made it easier to bring the cases together and negotiate the sentencing between the local agencies involved.
Meanwhile Bubba Clinton walks around free.
Truly sad and despicable. You can take the man out of the 'hood....
Technically, he was charged in federal court with drug charges (possession of date-rape drugs), not rape charges, although his use of the drugs to rape women are an aggravating factor under federal sentencing guidelines.
and Bill Clinton walks free.
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