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Former northeast Ohio mayor pleads guilty to raping 4-year-old
WCMH-TV ^ | March 18, 2017

Posted on 03/28/2017 5:08:59 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Former Hubbard, Ohio mayor Richard Keenan, who now admits to raping a young child, is facing life behind bars.

He was visibly shaken Friday as he changed his plea to guilty on 20 counts of sex crimes, including eight counts of rape. Keenan agreed to a life sentence with the eligibility of parole after ten years.

According to court documents, the abuse began as early as September 2013 when the victim — who Keenan knew — was just 4 years old.

“It gives the victim some closure. Obviously, keeps this young child from having to testify and I think it’s a good result given all the facts and circumstances,” said Assistant Prosecutor Gabe Wildman.

He said prosecutors have a responsibility to do what’s best for the victim and that they accomplished that Friday.

“Not bringing her in here to have to testify in the small courtroom with this man in there as well.”

Keenan’s family was emotional. They lashed out at reporters after the hearing and tried to block him from the camera’s view.

Prosecutors said this just goes to show how difficult these cases are for everyone.

“I think what we’ve seen today is that they’re tough, right? They’re tough on everyone. They’re tough on the defendant’s family, they’re tough on the victim’s family, and obviously, our concern lies with the victim’s family,” Wildman said.

Keenan remains free on bond until his sentencing. He will undergo a pre-sentencing investigation, which could take a few weeks.


TOPICS: Conspiracy; Local News; Politics
KEYWORDS: crime; democrat; democrats; ohio; pizzagate; podesta
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To: Jonty30; Vic S; JBW1949; Lurkinanloomin

Is there evidence that child rapists and pedophiles suffer death more than they get out without a scratch? Chances are EXTREMELY high that he will leave the prison without a scratch. Chances are remote indeed that he gets killed there. So, don’t feel happy that he only gets 10 years mandatory. The prosecutor needs to be investigated for incompetence or worse.


41 posted on 03/28/2017 6:19:08 PM PDT by sagar
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

That would definitely be dramatically painful.

[I was thinking more along the lines of a chainsaw and the judicious use of tourniquets, but yours works]


42 posted on 03/28/2017 6:22:14 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, his reason tends to fly away...)
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To: Chode

Feet first and I’ll approve.


43 posted on 03/28/2017 6:22:45 PM PDT by Salamander (Like acid and oil on a madman's face, his reason tends to fly away...)
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To: sagar

There have been many instances that a child molester gets it in Prison...Usually not a famous person such as Jarod whtever his name is...He just got an ass kicking...others have been killed or mutilated...


44 posted on 03/28/2017 6:26:45 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Salamander

100% but it’s the only pic i have


45 posted on 03/28/2017 6:31:41 PM PDT by Chode (My job is not to represent the world. My job is to represent the United States of America-#45 DJT)
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To: sagar

by Associated Press, Updated at 01:56PM, February 16, 2015

Male sex offenders made up about 15 percent of the prison population but accounted for nearly 30 percent of homicide victims since 2007.

The deaths — 23 out of 78 — come despite the state’s creation more than a decade ago of special housing units designed to protect the most vulnerable inmates, including sex offenders. They often are marked men because of the nature of their crimes.


46 posted on 03/28/2017 6:32:44 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: sagar

That post was about the state of California....


47 posted on 03/28/2017 6:33:43 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: RinaseaofDs

“He’ll kill himself before that happens. Bet on it.”

As long as we’re being optimistic, I hope someone who cares about the victim does the job.


48 posted on 03/28/2017 6:37:35 PM PDT by Chewbarkah
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

OMG I have to research this more. But I will say that “life” and “parole after 10 years” seem kind of far apart.

What a disgusting creature this man must be.


49 posted on 03/28/2017 6:43:55 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I will say that the old WAPO piece had his party.

But not like if he were an R, then it would be R, R, R, all the way down.

Still, he’s a very sick and depraved man.


50 posted on 03/28/2017 6:49:59 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: Ray76

Oh, no flight risk there.../s


51 posted on 03/28/2017 6:51:09 PM PDT by Axenolith (Government blows, and that which governs least, blows least...)
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To: Toespi

Yep, I just said the same thing. But I just said R R R, I applaud you for having the energy to spell out Republican.

This is an awful, awful story, and I don’t want to diminish it in any way. But the bias in the media against Rs/Republicans is also awful. Not only in what they emphasize but in what they diminish.


52 posted on 03/28/2017 6:52:54 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: jacknhoo

“It shouldn’t matter that he’s Democrat...”

It doesn’t of course matter. What matters is that the media doesn’t report the party when the malfeasor is a D.


53 posted on 03/28/2017 6:54:51 PM PDT by jocon307
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I am actually sick to my soul about this stuff. You think this is horrible? It is, no doubt. Just Google the name Jordan Lambing and Butler, PA. Be prepared to want to do violence to someone when you read about that monster.


54 posted on 03/28/2017 6:57:47 PM PDT by Spacetrucker (George Washington didn't use his freedom of speech to defeat the British - HE SHOT THEM .. WITH GUNS)
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To: Seaplaner
What a ridiculous sentence life with possible parole in 10 years. They should have just sentenced him to ten years instead of hiding behind the word life. They put that in there to make themselves feel better. He will be out of prison in ten years or less.
55 posted on 03/28/2017 7:00:26 PM PDT by peeps36 (Obama = the skidmark on America's underwear)
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To: Bon mots

Confirmed DEMOCRAT. Bail was revoked.

There is NO WAY this 4 year old is the only victim.


56 posted on 03/28/2017 7:00:56 PM PDT by LeonardFMason (426)
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To: Salamander

Flense his skin off in one piece and leave it bundled with him in the middle of the Carson Sink in the early morning in July...

Lat 39.796242
Long -118.463374


57 posted on 03/28/2017 7:05:14 PM PDT by Axenolith (Government blows, and that which governs least, blows least...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Vivisection. Google it.


58 posted on 03/28/2017 7:06:44 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Friend of Denny, Johnny and Tony?


59 posted on 03/28/2017 8:15:33 PM PDT by Slyfox (Where's Reagan when we need him? Look in the mirror - the spirit of The Gipper lives within you.)
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To: pinkandgreenmom

This is the state of Dennis Kucinich (wacko) and John Kasich (weakling) so anything is possible.

Oh, and there’s Cleveland too.


60 posted on 03/28/2017 10:15:34 PM PDT by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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