| Why libs should not be allowed to be judges | |
|---|---|
| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 30 2009, 07:36 AM (278 Views) | |
| Main Man | Sep 30 2009, 07:36 AM Post #1 |
![]()
|
Although this story is a few months old, and was brought up on a different forum during a discussion about polanski, it does once again illuminate the point of what happens when libs get involved in the enforcement of the law. If this idiot had kicked a dog the lynch mob would have been lined up around the block to get a piece of him. Yet if you or I took a Louisville Slugger to this asshole, this same judge would want to throw away the key. I think the secret to getting these people locked up is for the prosecutor to somehow convince the judge during the proceedings the accused is a "conservative". At that point he/she is fucked. Toddler basher Troy Levi Galffy spared jail Article from: The Advertiser SEAN FEWSTER, COURT REPORTER April 22, 2009 11:20am A FATHER whose "forceful kick" left his toddler with severe internal injuries has been spared jail because a judge says his actions are unlikely to be repeated. The District Court today found Troy Levi Galffy lashed out at his three-year-old son, lacerating the boy's liver, due to "unexpected and subliminal forces" arising from his own childhood. Judge Sydney Tilmouth said it was unlikely the violence that resulted when Galffy's son refused to move away from the front door of their home would occur again. "The circumstances suggest you unjustifiably overreacted to a very minor situation... however, below the surface there were quite unusual dynamics at work," he said. "You suffered childhood abuse yourself (and it) was brought to the surface on this occasion, producing intense anger and overcoming normal cognitive processes. "But for these considerations, your actions would be wholly inexplicable and otherwise expose a potentially unacceptable risk of harm in the future." Judge Tilmouth's verdict: Read the full sentencing remarks Galffy, 34, of Paralowie, pleaded guilty to one aggravated count of recklessly causing serious harm. In October 2006, he assaulted his son when the boy ran to the front door, curious as to who had knocked on it. "This was a forceful kick delivered by a strong man against a defenceless toddler and as such was always inherently likely to cause serious injury," Judge Tilmouth said. Galffy's wife later found the boy pale and crying – he vomited on her, buckled at the knees and said "my belly hurts". A subsequent medical examination found his liver had been lacerated by the impact. In sentencing, Judge Tilmouth said Galffy, his wife and son had repaired their relationship with the help of Families SA. Galffy had also made progress with anger management and fatherhood counselling, and without his income it would be likely that his family would lose their home. "Because of the unacceptable level of violence committed against one so young, a sentence of imprisonment is called for," he said. "(But) this offence was triggered by unexpected and subliminal forces... it is appropriate to suspend the sentence." He imposed a 29-month jail term, suspended on condition of a three-year, $1000 good-behaviour bond. He ordered Galffy only be allowed to share a house with his son with the permission of the Department of Corrections. ![]() Troy Levi Galffy confronts a television cameraman in December - minutes after a judge heard he was "a changed man". Have your say Latest Comments: Comments re the Father of Troy made by Rhonda Galffy are a little off the track - Rhonda was his 3rd wife perhaps his first 2 managed to quieten him a bit but as his First wife I can assure all he was violent - I had broken teeth, black eyes, earings torn out of my ears, Acrylic Nails ripped off etc - My biggest regret was not leaving earlier than I did - Both of my children suffered unnecessary pain and trauma and physical and mental scars - I apologise to them both Posted by: Lyn (Galffy) - Now remarried of Adelaide 7:18pm April 24, 2009 I have two young boys, and I can not begin to imagine what I would do if my husband did this to our toddler. I guarantee you that he would never get within a mile of him if I had anything to say about it. Who's to say that this apparently mentally damaged man won't ever do this to his son again? I believe the judge is putting this whole family in danger by letting this obviously seriously troubled man get off with just a slap on the wrist. Shame on them all. Posted by: Betsy of 12:13pm April 24, 2009 We are all dealt a hand in life, some have a good hand dealt to them and some have a really bad one that is entirely unfair. However, no matter how bad our hand is, we are responsible for what we do today, and how we treat each other. This man was abused as a child, he is responsible for not repeating the behavior to the next generation. In this instance he has failed. He has to pay for this, and he has to not fail again in this capacity. Posted by: clarese portofino of albany, ny 12:23am April 24, 2009 I'm speechless !! Over 30 years ago I escaped a violent marriage with my baby boy BEFORE this sort of thing could happen. I had little money, there wasn't the help available there is these days. After jumping through Social Security hoops I was given a pension and found a tiny rundown flat to live in. We didn't have much but we were SAFE ! I was able to go back to work when my son was older and he has grown up in to a wonderful young man who hasn't known a day of abuse Escaping a jail term to pay the mortgage isn't good enough. Far better for the mother to get out while she can. I would never trust that man again..... he obviously still has anger management issues if the way he lashed out at reporters is anything to go by Posted by: littlemermaid of outoftown 6:22pm April 23, 2009 What the hell is going on with the world?? how can a man get away with lacerating a toddlers liver and not go to jail?? They're are so many men and women who have been assaulted in their lives does this give them permission to abuse their children. How do we know this is a one off situation... i don't think so...why are judges and the laws being so lenient lately to sex offenders, you get in more trouble with the law with possession of drugs than you get if you abuse a child or adult these days. this man should go to jail and also get counselling but as i read on the front page of the Advertiser this week our jails are full and so is the rehabilitation system....why doesnt the Government build more jails so these sex offenders get the deserved sentences...the poor 3 year old will remember this incident forever... and will be scared it may happen again at any time...this is definitely a possibility, he shouldn't be able to see his son he is a abuser! Posted by: Shayne Glasgow of Seaford South Australia 5:09pm April 23, 2009 scumbag Posted by: maxthegunn of adelaide 2:36pm April 23, 2009 Ryan of Hallett Cove- Rehabilitation is one thing and he may have changed since the incident but that does not alter what he¿s done. Is he sorry because he severely injured his child¿or because he was caught? 7 days in custody? Victims of child abuse spend a LIFETIME recovering. Even after the abuse stops and the emotional damaged repaired, many of us have physical scars that remind us each day what our parent/s did to us. This father should be banned from seeing his son and once the boy is old enough he can make the decision on whether to forgive his father and build a relationship with him. The biggest mistake of his life..It most certainly was but what makes you think he deserves a second chance..the kids that die by their parents hands don¿t get one. Russ of Adelaide- Thank you so much for being a foster parent :) You are angels and we need more people like you. Posted by: t. of Adelaide 1:19pm April 23, 2009 Rhonda Galffy.......men don't usually abuse men, it's either children or women they abuse. Many (not all) who have been abused as kids will tell you that when they became teenagers or adults that abuse lessened and/or stopped. So if you're not the maternal Mother and you're the 2nd or 3rd wife then you possibly wouldn't have experienced any abuse at all, so how can you categorically state that what you have written is a "truth"? Posted by: Judy of Adelaide 12:54pm April 23, 2009 People reading this story would naturally assume that the so called abuse was from his father. I am not sure who he blamed for his own "child abuse" but I would like to set the record straight. I was married to Troy's dad for ten years and in that time, not once did I see or experience any form of violence from him. Posted by: Rhonda Galffy of Port Pirie 12:01pm April 23, 2009 David comment 80: "Churchy people" how insulting! As an Athiest I have morals and ethics. I too was abused as child and learnt never to hit my kids. BTW my kids our now adults and are law abiding citizens, sounds like you are not. Siding with criminals is not ethical, Posted by: PW of Sydney 11:58am April 23, 2009 http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25369471-5006301,00.html |
![]() |
|
| 1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous) | |
| « Previous Topic · General Discussion · Next Topic » |








1:16 PM Jul 11