Dad defends son(convicted rapist); "it was only 20 minutes of action"

[Veknoid_Outcast]

The entire thing makes my blood boil.

Now, I don't want this young man to be physically hurt or raped in prison. But I do want him to be held accountable for his crime.

It definitely seems like the judge, a Stanford alum, bent over backward to issue a lenient sentence - which does a disservice to the victim, the perpetrator, and the justice system.

And while I understand the spontaneous love every parent has for his/her child, there's no way to justify this crime. Explaining a sexual assault away because it lasted 20 minutes is the height of arrogance, ignorance, and callousness. 

All three - the young man, the judge, and the father - should feel ashamed.

I hope the victim - who seems like a brave, empathetic, and intelligent person - finds peace.