I am beyond outraged!

I can't believe someone would think that was okay.

Found it, in case anyone other than me was curious.  The facebook page has been taken down, seems it was only up for a couple of days.

Under "About"

I have no doubt of that.  He may have gotten a light sentence, but the court of public opinion is in full session...this isn't over. The more the family bolsters, the worse it will become - for all of them.  Really, the only way out now is FULL capitulation and a sincere, no excuses, public apology as well as fully dropping all defense litigation.

I agree that she should and the whole issue angers me to no end but

"If the kid can afford Stanford, he can afford to pay for her therapy."

Is not necessarily a correct statement.  Ivy League schools give a lot of money in financial aid to students (they have a higher threshold for need based than state schools).  He very well could have money but his family could very well NOT have money.

I am not diminishing what he did, just clarifying a fact.

I am so freakin' livid about that letter the dad wrote to the court, I can't see straight. Then to add insult to injury, this. ugh

Yet another example of not taking responsibility for Brock's actions, this family just doesn't get it at all.

I do not know the family. I live close to his hometown. Very wealthy area. No everyone is not rich but most are. I am very saddened by the way this whole thing has happened. The sentence is unbelievable and the people who wrote letters saying what a great kid he is.

I saw in local paper today school was not aware high school guidance counselor write a letter in his favor. Community not pleased with it.

If you believe Google - father is a civilian employee of the Air Force, mother is a nurse. I don't know enough about the civilian pay scale to know how much the father might make - but I don't think these people are the Rockefellers.

I wish Every . Single . Time that someone posts about these creeps they would copy and paste their names and hometowns. Not just on this board but on all posts everywhere. They should be shamed and their lives ruined...forever.

Stanford University
Rapist Brock Turner hometown Oakwood, Ohio
Father of rapist Dan Turner
Judge Aaron Persky

To add to your outrage...I was watching Ashleigh Banfield on CNN this morning. She reported that it has come to light that Turner lied to the judge, lied to the court, about his previous experiences with drugs and alcohol. He wrote a letter to the judge in which he portrayed himself as a nondrinker or inexperienced drinker unfamiliar with the Stanford "party culture." He wrote that he looked to his team mates for guidance and viewed them as his family and basically only started drinking at Stanford because his team mates did.

Shockingly, (insert eye roll) this letter is a pack of lies. Cell phone pics have surfaced showing Turner taking hits from a bong while (I believe) in high school. Texts have surfaced that show Turner asking where he could score weed and acid. A naive, innocent babe in the woods pre-Stanford he was not. He also apparently has an underage arrest for drug possession.

Even worse, the judge was aware of these "inconsistencies" prior to sentencing.

This whole case makes me want to bawl my eyes out.

This was the Facebook page that was taken down, the account is still there, but I bet there are not a whole lot of contributors!

Most people think he's a piece of shit!

I think I look absolutely murderous whenever someone says, "Well, she shouldn't have. . ." because they never seem to finish that sentence.

Here are some excerpts of the letters written on his behalf:

Caroline Turner, Turner's sister

In her letter, Turner's sister talked about how she had watched him "become a shell of his former self" since the sexual assault on Jan. 18, 2015.

"When he first returned from California a few days after the incident, I remember Brock needing to be constantly touched and held. He was suffering immensely and couldn't sleep alone, much like me when I was a young child. Since January of last year, I have gotten to know the new Brock: I have witnessed him carry the stigma of being accused of rape and sexual assault and the social, professional, and cultural effects that he has experienced; l have witnessed his struggle to even get out of bed. This is in stark contrast to the young man my brother used to be, always energetically pursuing his goals. The aftermath of this paradigm shift in his life has been incredibly difficult for me to observe, but Brock did the best he could to persevere through the situation."

She added:

"A series of alcohol-fueled decisions that he made within an hour timespan will define him for the rest of his life. Goodbye to NCAA championships. Goodbye to the Olympics. Goodbye to becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Goodbye to life as he knew it."



Richard and Carolyn Bradfield, Turner's grandparents

The couple told the judge they were unable to attend Turner's trial because of medical concerns and were disheartened that because they are "on a fixed income" they could not provide financial help to Turner's parents.

When they heard about the jury's verdict, they said, they were distraught.

"We were shocked, and stunned by the outcome and left to the only thing we could do -- hold each other and cry. We still are in disbelief. Brock is the only person being held accountable for the actions of other irresponsible adults. He raised a right hand, swore an oath and told the truth.

"Brock is a good 20 year old young man who has never been in trouble. Brock has essentially served a 14 month jail sentence while awaiting trial. We beg the court to grant time served and no additional time to our grandson, Brock Turner."



Margaret Quinn, retired federal prosecutor and friend

Quinn, who said she has known Turner's family for 15 years, wrote that "the collateral consequences of a conviction are staggering."

"It is evident, especially within the last few years, that sexual misconduct is a growing concern on college campuses; it is a very real problem. This rising concern has encouraged many college campuses to put sexual misconduct at the forefront of the discussion table. More and more universities are implementing mandatory workshops aimed at educating incoming freshman on the importance of consensual sex, effective communication between partners, healthy relationships, and safe drinking practices on college campuses. These educational programs for incoming students are effective; a comprehensive approach to educating students on the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct is the most effective way to combat these issues that are all too relevant on college campuses.

"If the Court saw fit, perhaps Brock could better serve his future development and that of other young men, in counselling them, speaking to them, warning them about the devastating consequences of a single decision. Brock could have the unique opportunity to mentor students on this complex issue that young people from all over the country will undoubtedly face in their lifetime.

"I met with Brock and his family last week. They are devastated. Brock himself is despondent; he is broken. There is no doubt Brock made a mistake that night -- he made a mistake in drinking excessively to the point where he could not fully appreciate that his female acquaintance was so intoxicated. I know Brock did not go to that party intending to hurt, or entice, or overpower anyone. That is not his nature. It never has been. This unfortunate series of events has left Brock in despair. Rather than strip him of any chance to rectify this situation, I hope his punishment enables him to educate young people on the importance of safe alcohol consumption, and effective communication between two consenting individuals.

"I believe a prison term will serve no useful purpose in Brock's case."

That's just it though she could have passed out for any number of reasons that were not her fault. From medical reasons to whatever. You just don't sexually assault unconcious people. It's just wrong. Wrong on ALL levels.

Who does that? And HOW is it not his fault ummm she is unconcious, so what part is her *fault*??