tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post1404070517350386281..comments2024-03-25T13:42:25.771-05:00Comments on Advance Indianaâ„¢: Carmel Basketball Players Only Charged With MisdemeanorsGary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-66215384064641466112010-05-20T18:35:06.242-05:002010-05-20T18:35:06.242-05:00The Attorney General should look into this; some c...The Attorney General should look into this; some civil rights have definitely been violated, and some heavy duty cover-up by utilizing the grand jury, has been instigated due to the players social status. It comes as no surprise that rich white trash is worse than poor--our political system and justice system are proof of that...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-48464231922689317692010-05-20T09:43:16.380-05:002010-05-20T09:43:16.380-05:00Shame, shame, shame is all I can say!
If I were ...Shame, shame, shame is all I can say! <br /><br />If I were in a hair salon with that mother, I'd probably be in jail right now, cause I'd have pulled her hair out.Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744233853054029510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-24514794931300673212010-05-18T07:08:04.451-05:002010-05-18T07:08:04.451-05:00I also found Leerkamp's performance at the tel...I also found Leerkamp's performance at the televised press conference, about the grand jury results, unsettling, pertaining to her composure, attitude, and many startling statements. I have very good feelings about how Lee Buckingham will perform, once (not if) he is elected Hamilton County Prosecutor, and pray I am not wrong.Marycatherine Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674049191412285346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-56235891326084204762010-05-18T05:50:26.768-05:002010-05-18T05:50:26.768-05:00Everybody in the media seems to have forgotten tha...Everybody in the media seems to have forgotten that several years back a member of the high school swimming team got his pants pulled down and an object shoved up his ass in one of these so-called hazing rituals. That story got swept completely under the rug.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-57421170182592325672010-05-17T23:17:29.527-05:002010-05-17T23:17:29.527-05:00This whole thing is disturbing on so many levels.
...This whole thing is disturbing on so many levels.<br /> My sister is a resident of Carmel and has said this has been going on for years and is pretty much accepted. Of course this is just hearsay but much of this rings true. Living in Indy I was not aware of this "problem" in the Carmel schools but my 20-something boys were, who were both active athletes while in high school. <br />Forcing objects into someone's nether regions goes far beyond a misdemeanor to me. <br />Same sister was waiting for her girls soccer bus and was just observing behavior etc.As the bus arrived she noted ALL 4 of the teacher/coaches were in the front seats It was disturbing to her in light of the things that had occurred on the basketball bus a week before. <br />I have also heard that an ER nurse was the one who notified CPS about the assault on one of the victims. Thank goodness that she took appropriate action despite the circumstances. Three cheers for the nurse!<br />I totally understand any reluctance a child may have to come forward. This is where parents should be talking to their athletes at length about this, be more plugged in to what is going on in your child's life.<br />John Laskowski is a nice guy or at least used to be...what the hell happened here, John?<br />There is bullying in schools, sports teams and even places of employment. Search Amazon.com for bullying and there is a treasure trove of published literature on this subject. My hope is that the victims will get the psychological help that they need as well as the perpetrators. My hope is that Scott, Robert, Brandon and Oscar's parents hold these kids accountable and that they will receive the psychological help that they need, also. This is NOT NORMAL behavior.DeeGeeRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911034347741098915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-22184917595682277702010-05-17T16:05:59.044-05:002010-05-17T16:05:59.044-05:00I was getting my hair done some weeks ago and the ...I was getting my hair done some weeks ago and the mother of one of these boys was in the salon at the same time. She was stating quite openly and with conviction that not much was going to come of it. According to her, she and her family were no longer really worried about it. <br /><br />Being a lawyer, I thought she had her head up her ass. I was wrong. I can't help but wonder how she was so certain so many weeks ago.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572803443718013885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-34199653013859515472010-05-17T14:11:18.259-05:002010-05-17T14:11:18.259-05:00The taxpayers also pay for two police officers to ...The taxpayers also pay for two police officers to accompany Ballard on all of his overseas junkets and provide security, as if anyone outside Indianapolis even knows who the hell he is.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-49456069607677246162010-05-17T13:41:36.567-05:002010-05-17T13:41:36.567-05:00I guess they won't have to be on a sex offende...I guess they won't have to be on a sex offender registry list if they are convicted.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-5865957860794981522010-05-17T13:29:19.858-05:002010-05-17T13:29:19.858-05:00This is a travesty! I wonder if Leerkamp forgot t...This is a travesty! I wonder if Leerkamp forgot to mention to the Grand Jury that criminal deviate conduct is a FELONY?<br /><br />Criminal deviate conduct<br /> Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally causes another person to perform or submit to deviate sexual conduct when:<br /> (1) the other person is compelled by force or imminent threat of force;<br /> (2) the other person is unaware that the conduct is occurring; or<br /> (3) the other person is so mentally disabled or deficient that consent to the conduct cannot be given;<br />commits criminal deviate conduct, a CLASS B FELONY.<br /><br />This was NOT horseplay, like towel flipping, it is VIOLENT CRIMINAL behavior.Indy4U2Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321040357893518968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-22074688438445523412010-05-17T12:58:58.372-05:002010-05-17T12:58:58.372-05:00The charges are a joke. Criminal confinement is a...The charges are a joke. Criminal confinement is a felony in and of itself. Did the victims just sit back and take the actions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com