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Ex-Kentucky Gov. Defends Controversial Pardons For Child Rapist, Murderer
NPR ^ | 12/20/19 | Brakkton Booker

Posted on 12/20/2019 12:08:32 PM PST by Meatspace

Former Republican Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin drew widespread condemnation last week when reports highlighted that he had pardoned more than 400 convicted criminals in his final days in office. Bevin justified his actions by telling The Washington Post, "I'm a believer in second chances."

In a wide-ranging interview with Kentucky's WHAS on Thursday, Bevin offered a fresh defense for perhaps his most controversial pardon, that of Micah Schoettle, a 41-year-old man who was convicted of raping a 9-year-old last year.

Bevin's justification: There was no physical evidence of abuse and the girl's hymen was "intact."

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Kentucky
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1 posted on 12/20/2019 12:08:32 PM PST by Meatspace
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To: Meatspace

When Huckabee did that the released murderer came to Tacoma, WA and gunned down four LEO’s one of which was female.


2 posted on 12/20/2019 12:10:33 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
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To: Meatspace

“I’m a believer in second chances.”

In regards to child rape, murder... me -> not so much.


3 posted on 12/20/2019 12:10:46 PM PST by BBQToadRibs
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To: Meatspace

First I’ve heard of any condemnation, widespread or otherwise.


4 posted on 12/20/2019 12:11:17 PM PST by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrats' John Dean])
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To: BBQToadRibs
“I’m a believer in second chances.”

Me too. Execute him once, and then execute him again.

5 posted on 12/20/2019 12:11:42 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Meatspace

Free Hat!


6 posted on 12/20/2019 12:12:36 PM PST by LukeL
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To: Meatspace

There.Is.No. Defense.


7 posted on 12/20/2019 12:16:33 PM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: Meatspace

Bevin’s justification: There was no physical evidence of abuse and the girl’s hymen was “intact.”

Please someone correct me if I am wrong. But I was under the impression that a charge and conviction of sexual assault committed against a child does not require penile vaginal penetration and certainly not proof the hymen was ruptured.


8 posted on 12/20/2019 12:18:51 PM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: lastchance

You are correct.


9 posted on 12/20/2019 12:22:11 PM PST by Meatspace
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To: Meatspace
A Republican who can't win Reelection for Governor in a Red State with the endorsement of Republican President thinks he is wiser than the Prosecutor, a Judge and a Jury in this Case? That's rich.
10 posted on 12/20/2019 12:23:40 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
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To: Meatspace

Juries decide guilt or innocence. Period.


11 posted on 12/20/2019 12:25:03 PM PST by RedStateRocker (Nuke Mecca. Deport all illegals. Abolish the DEA, IRS and ATF,.)
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To: Meatspace

In the Godfather II Rocco did rupture Hyman Roth.

12 posted on 12/20/2019 12:25:20 PM PST by Meatspace
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To: Meatspace

“I’m a believer in second chances.”

When a rattle snake bites someone he’ll give them a second chance to do it again


13 posted on 12/20/2019 12:28:02 PM PST by Bob434
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“Bevin’s justification: There was no physical evidence of abuse and the girl’s hymen was “intact.”

What evidence was there?


14 posted on 12/20/2019 12:30:59 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Meatspace

Reminiscent of former governor of Mississippi, Haley Barbour’s insane pardons.


15 posted on 12/20/2019 12:31:13 PM PST by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: Meatspace

Now we see why Bevin was a hard sell for POTUS to bring across the finish line.


16 posted on 12/20/2019 12:31:43 PM PST by JayGalt (You can't teach a donkey how to tap dance. Nemo me impune lacessit!)
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To: Meatspace

LOL!!! Get thee to a punnery :-D


17 posted on 12/20/2019 12:31:57 PM PST by Ciaphas Cain (Liberalism destroys everything. It's time to destroy liberalism instead.)
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To: lastchance

Okay, then what “exactly” did they PROVE he did?


18 posted on 12/20/2019 12:35:03 PM PST by faucetman (Just the facts, ma'am, Just the facts)
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To: Meatspace

“ I’m a believer in second chances.”
I’m a believer in recidivism.


19 posted on 12/20/2019 12:37:05 PM PST by Ouchthatonehurt
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To: BBQToadRibs
“I’m a believer in second chances.”

~~~~~~~~~~~

"I also believe in reincarnation."

"Your second chance begins now"...   POW!!!

20 posted on 12/20/2019 12:40:33 PM PST by TXnMA (Viewing our world in all four dimensions -- reassures us that POTUS Trump will keep on winning...)
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