Why This Convicted Rapist Didn't Get Jail Time | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Why This Convicted Rapist Didn't Get Jail Time

You do the crime, you should do the time.

125
Why This Convicted Rapist Didn't Get Jail Time
heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com

An Ohio college student, David Becker, was convicted of rape during high school. At the end of a party, two of David’s female high school went up to a bedroom with him and talked for a while until they fell asleep. One of the girls woke up to find him raping her. The next day, David texted one of the two victims. He apologized to her and she told him not to worry about it. Later, she explained to police that she said that because she didn't know what else to say. The rapist was nicknamed “David the rapist” by his high school peers.

The case went to trial, but even after he was found guilty, David did not receive jail time. In fact, he won't even be required to register as a sex offender. His lawyer said that the judge gave him a lenient sentence of probation so that he could attend college in Ohio and have a college experience. The judge didn't want to stop him from moving on to his next step in life. Registering as a sex offender would apparently have stopped David from taking advantage of different opportunities in the future. This isn't fair at all. David is a convicted rapist. He took away his victims’ opportunity to consent. Why should he have a clean record so that he can have opportunities?

This case brings back memories of the Brock Turner rape case in which a man, Brock Turner, was found guilty of raping a woman. He too received a lenient sentence because he was an athlete at his school. Similarly, David got a lenient sentence so that he could have a college experience. I say, you do the crime you do the time. There should be no exceptions when it comes to rape. It's a serious offense. Rape isn't like getting a parking ticket or running a red light. It’s violating a person and traumatizing them. Judges need to take this crime more seriously and give more appropriate sentences.

Why are rapists getting such lenient sentences? People get more jail time for possessing marijuana. David will go to school and have a college experience, but what about his victims? Surely their college experience won't be normal because they'll be traumatized. It’s unfortunate that in today’s society it's more important that rapists have a happily ever after than to carry out real justice for victims.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179393
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6528
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452008
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23017
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments