Child-puncher fined, put on probation (Wal-Mart Columbus)

The Columbus Dispatch ^ | April 6, 2010 | Bruce Cadwallader

[buccaneer81]

Unbelievable. The only thing I take comfort from in the article is the publication of his home address.

[buccaneer81]

Ohio ping!

[Kimberly GG]

“His attorney earlier told a judge that Conone suffered from mental-health issues and was not a threat to the community”

That has to be the stupidest thing I’ve read in a long time.

[Cicero]

I’m not sure I understand the Judge’s decision. He’s not a danger to the community because he’s insane?

[omega4179]

People of Wal-Mart.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

“Police said Conone would put his keys between his fingers and strike the children when their parents weren’t looking.”

Seriously. Jaw wired for two months if I caught him. It would be worth the record.

[Pollster1]

Amazing. What makes this judge accept a defense attorney’s claim that a man who punches children for excitement is “not a threat to the community”? Whatever was in his head, he’s the wrong man for the job. The guy is 68. Lock him up for probably less than 10 years, and the problem will be solved. I don’t care whether it is a mental facility or a prison, but I don’t want him around my children.

[jiggyboy]

not a threat to the community

I guess two-year-olds aren't part of "the community".

[doc1019]

was not a threat to the community

Except for small children in Wal-Mart.

[heartwood]

Pick’s disease?

[ansel12]

There is a “people” of WalMart?

[TNPatriot]

Yes, and it has all the appeal of a car wreck...

http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/

[svcw]

Uh, he’s not a threat? He is going around punching children.....enlighten me. How is that not a threat to society?

[jacknhoo]

Put his keys between his fingers and punched several kids! And he only gets a fine and probation?! He should be off the streets forever. If a parent did this the kids would be taken away and the parents put in jail.

[ansel12]

I know that any lefty can photograph people in just about any 24 hour store in America to get those same photos, why would a freeper be pushing the left’s agenda here?

[AAABEST]

If a parent did this the kids would be taken away and the parents put in jail.

Good point.

[nevergore]

If someone struck my 3 year old daughter that way they would be dead......no if, ands or buts......

I’ll take my chances with a Georgia jury.....I’d walk...

[death2tyrants]

Is he any relation to this guy?

[buccaneer81]

LOL!