Handyman jailed for planting child porn on boss's computer

[Rainmaker]

Unless I have it wrong, I understood it to be that he was sentenced to 12 years which means he will have to serve at least 8 before being considered for parole.

That's still a hell of a long time to think about what he's done; especially given, as you said, the treatment he's likely to face inside. As someone said above though, it's rather paradoxical. Nobody can deny the appalling severity of his actions, but murders can get less than that. :\

Then again, with Virginia about to execute a woman with an IQ of just 72, perhaps its all a matter of perspective. But that's another thread.

 

[neoboy]

Crikey, I feel dead sorry for the bloke who was getting framed. Being labelled a paedophile is a horrific thing in today's world where news spread fast.

 

[Retromatic]

Well he's certainly been promoted now.... To number one on the nonces wing.

 

[Richie]

It appears the only reason the charges were dropped and then that other guy (Weiner) re-investigated again was because of Weiner's ex-gf and one of his ex-mates spoke to the police about him TELLING them he was thinking about doing it.

This poor guy nearly got convicted for this and he had done nothing wrong but then its seen as an easy case for the police/CPS to "prove" - guy's laptop has pics on it, ergo it MUST be him that did it....

 

[Rainmaker]

It appears the only reason the charges were dropped and then that other guy (Weiner) re-investigated again was because of Weiner's ex-gf and one of his ex-mates spoke to the police about him TELLING them he was thinking about doing it.

This poor guy nearly got convicted for this and he had done nothing wrong but then its seen as an easy case for the police/CPS to "prove" - guy's laptop has pics on it, ergo it MUST be him that did it....

Yes, that is very worrying. That being the case, if he'd kept his mouth shut he'd have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids. Quite frightening how easy it is to screw someone over these days.

 

[Delvis]

It appears the only reason the charges were dropped and then that other guy (Weiner) re-investigated again was because of Weiner's ex-gf and one of his ex-mates spoke to the police about him TELLING them he was thinking about doing it.

This poor guy nearly got convicted for this and he had done nothing wrong but then its seen as an easy case for the police/CPS to "prove" - guy's laptop has pics on it, ergo it MUST be him that did it....

Not really, they can find out where it come from normally...won't be in the internet cache for a start etc. Especially if it goes to a proper HTC unit

Bloody piece of scum though, why the hell would you even think of that?

 

[West]

That's bloody awful

 

[Energize]

This poor guy nearly got convicted for this and he had done nothing wrong but then its seen as an easy case for the police/CPS to "prove" - guy's laptop has pics on it, ergo it MUST be him that did it....

This is what worries me about possession offences, especially now that we have the "extreme" pornography laws making it easier than ever to frame people.

 

[Von Smallhausen]

This is what worries me about possession offences, especially now that we have the "extreme" pornography laws making it easier than ever to frame people.

Investigations will generally look beyond the possession alone.

 

[Richie]

Investigations will generally look beyond the possession alone.

Granted, as it may reveal further offences and/or strengthen the prosecution case by showing a relevant course of conduct for the accused... But if nothing else is revealed then the prosecution system (from police to CPS) will still prosecute regardless

 

[EdGey]

Good greif. Glad they got the right guy.

 

[Cosimo]

That is such a despicable thing to do. He’ll enjoy his new promotion to prison that’s for sure.

 

[JayMax]

The victim states he still gets shunned by people at work etc.... Just goes to show you, when it comes to sex crimes, people still believe "no smoke without fire" which reinforces my opinion of complete anonymity unless proven guilty (anonymity remains if not guilty)

+1

I was going to post this opinion also.
The newspapers should also be prevented from 'leaking' this.
Even though exonerated, I bet there will still be 'whispers' and 'rumours' about him.

 

[Delvis]

+1

I was going to post this opinion also.
The newspapers should also be prevented from 'leaking' this.
Even though exonerated, I bet there will still be 'whispers' and 'rumours' about him.

Regardless...it should be made law (Or whatever) that the person under surveilance isn't talked or published about, if they are said person talking / publishing get a hefty fine / conviction themselves

 

[Amnesia]

but in this case, would the witnesses have came forward to say weiner(sp?) was planning it had the papers not printed mr xxxxxxx xxxxxx was arrested for posession of said images.

 

[Delvis]

but in this case, would the witnesses have came forward to say he was planning it had the papers not printed mr xxxxxxx xxxxxx was arrested for posession of said images.

Stupid thing is, they could tell it wasn't him if you looked hard enough

 

[Uther]

So,why did he get 12 years when you can get less for murder,rape,child abuse,GBH etc?
I am all in favour of harsh sentencing (right up to and including the rope) but 12 years?
Doesn't seem very proportionate considering what other people get.

 

[Edrof]

What a low-life. He got owned.

 

[markweatherill]

The judge is reported to have said "You will go to prison for a long time. The prison population is not renowned for being particularly fair or reasonable,"

"You will be suspected by many of being a paedophile and, like Mr Thompson, you may find that you suffer, both in prison and on release, for the rest of your life."

I am uneasy that a Judge is verging on saying 'you're going to get done over good and proper and serve you right'.

 

[Edrof]

I am uneasy that a Judge is verging on saying 'you're going to get done over good and proper and serve you right'.

At least he's not letting him off with a slap on the wrist which is how the usual news stories usually go. Imagine being the victim in this case; you're ENTIRE life would be utterly ruined. Wife could leave you, children could be taken away, unemployable in a decent job. It would follow you around wherever yuo mvoed to. Just because of some ****'s ambition and greed. 12 years sounds fine when you consider all that.