His latest accuser, the other un-named individual, states in a recent interview that, “To say that the parole-board process has been abused would be a grotesque understatement...Here you have an incredibly high-profile pedophile – and there's no other word to use to describe him – who clearly has not been able to take responsibility or show any accountability for his actions.”
Even if it was only 1 person that was molested, let alone several, and perhaps more victims than we can imagine or will ever know about, what kind of society sentences a crime as heinous as rape in a way that is LESS severe than theft??
In criminal law, “if the thing stolen is worth more than $5000 or is a testamentary instrument the offence is commonly referred to as Theft Over $5000 and is an indictable offence with a maximum punishment of 10 years imprisonment.”
Somehow, for some inexcusable reason, James’ crimes were not seen as worse than theft. Did he not steal something valued higher than $5000? Did he not take something from his victims that was priceless and irrecoverable?
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Further Reading, Information and Help:
Globe and Mail artcile: Ex-coach Graham James pardoned for sex abuse that rocked NHL
mindyourmind interview with Theo Fleury
mindyourmind interview with Sheldon Kennedy
www.1in6.org - The mission of 1in6 is to help men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives. The website also serves girlfriends, wives, partners, family members and friends by providing information and support resources on the web.
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Written by Diana
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