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| Quasimodo | Jun 30 2009, 10:04 AM |
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(Does anyone think this applies to civil trials, too?) Jun 30, 5:13 AM EDT MONAHANS, Texas -- More than two years ago, a pair of former administrators at a remote West Texas juvenile prison were indicted on charges accusing them of sexually preying on teenage boys at the facility - a development hailed by the state's attorney general as a first step toward justice in a statewide scandal. But the cases have languished in court. And the delay could spell trouble for the prosecution, say attorneys and legal scholars. "Memories fade and peoples' commitment to seeing justice done sometimes seems less urgent," said Michele Deitch, a lawyer who teaches juvenile justice policy at the University of Texas in Austin. "There are many good reasons why trials are supposed to be held in a timely fashion," she said, "and one is that memories are better; two is that more evidence is available and three is that more people are focused on seeing justice done." (snip) "After nearly two years of unnecessary delays, these cases need to proceed to trial," said Jerry Strickland, a spokesman for Abbott, who took over the high-profile cases in 2007 after the allegations were made public. ("Justice delayed is justice denied"?) |
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| Blog and Media Roundup - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 · DUKE LACROSSE - Liestoppers | |
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