Huguely Trial

[Smokey 1]

That is cold. Her death at his hands makes her special in my book.

What if she was just some poor unattractive local girl from the wrong side of the tracks in C-ville? Would she still be special to you?

[octoburn]

That is cold. Her death at his hands makes her special in my book.

Your points are well~taken. Just consider the source of the anti~female "blame the victim" comments.

[Smokey 1]

Your points are well~taken. Just consider the source of the anti~female "blame the victim" comments.

Please point out where I blamed the victim.

My position has always been equal treatment of everyone. Do you believe equal treatment of the sexes is being anti female?

[betamanlet]

yeah, the reality of this case was if she was not attractive or was black, we never would have heard of this case. There are lots of murders that don't get any publiclity, even locally. Do you think whenever a black girl gets murdered in baltimore by an ex boyfriend the media folllows the case around like this? They even have research on this missing pretty white girl syndrome, or also when it involves murders. The amount of publicity a case gets depends upon race, and attractiveness.

[prepfan]

Little too much information, friend. This isn't a confessional. Just an opinion board. And it is my opinion that the media is trying to shape the concensus on this matter. It is my opinion that he and his father are wretched people and their behavior, or lack of it on the father's part, caused the death of a beautiful, young girl. It is my opinion that he should rot in jail for a long time.

your turn.

Well that certainly explains how you were able to determine that the father almost hit two joggers in a fit of drunk driving from an incident report that made no reference to such a scenario.

you are certainly entitled to your opinion and free to espouse the same on this board.

For the record, I feel he should be convicted of second degree murder.

I do not believe the murder was pre-meditated. I think his intention was not to kill her, but to re-establish the(oft-broken,oft-re-established) relationship. This time the physical parts of their argument went out of control and, clouded by the alcohol, he killed her.

Your continued (and continuing) focus on the media reporting is totally misdirected. Once the trial began, the media lost any and all influence. The result became and is totally in the hands of the jury.

[MooGoo]

yeah, the reality of this case was if she was not attractive or was black, we never would have heard of this case. There are lots of murders that don't get any publiclity, even locally. Do you think whenever a black girl gets murdered in baltimore by an ex boyfriend the media folllows the case around like this? They even have research on this missing pretty white girl syndrome, or also when it involves murders. The amount of publicity a case gets depends upon race, and attractiveness.

OK, let's go there: if they were black, would the media keep harping on his drinking habits?

[MooGoo]

Well that certainly explains how you were able to determine that the father almost hit two joggers in a fit of drunk driving from an incident report that made no reference to such a scenario.

you are certainly entitled to your opinion and free to espouse the same on this board.

For the record, I feel he should be convicted of second degree murder.

I do not believe the murder was pre-meditated. I think his intention was not to kill her, but to re-establish the(oft-broken,oft-re-established) relationship. This time the physical parts of their argument went out of control and, clouded by the alcohol, he killed her.

Your continued (and continuing) focus on the media reporting is totally misdirected. Once the trial began, the media lost any and all influence. The result became and is totally in the hands of the jury.

Perhaps in your world, but the reality is that the media shapes public opinion on everything and jurors still have contact with friends, relatives and the outside world at large.

BTW, the door he kicked in shows intent.

[MooGoo]

What if she was just some poor unattractive local girl from the wrong side of the tracks in C-ville? Would she still be special to you?

Catonsville?

You mean like Chrissy Polis or whoever who got attacked in the McDonalds?

[Just Pondering]

Second degree murder for Huguely.

[Mom49of4]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After nearly nine hours of deliberation Wednesday, a jury found George Huguely V guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny involving the death of Yeardley Love. Huguely was found not guilty on all other charges.

After nearly nine hours of deliberation Wednesday, a jury found George Huguely V guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny.


Second-degree murder in Virginia is defined as murder with malice that is not premeditated. It carries a sentence of five to 40 years. A sentence of grand larceny ranges from zero to 20 years.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/colle...der/53211778/1

[3rd party please]

couldn't have happened to a nicer guy

[Saticon3]

I'm surprised, I had figured manslaughter. Should have been First, but this isn't too shabby- hope they follow through with stiff sentencing

[prepfan]

Perhaps in your world, but the reality is that the media shapes public opinion on everything and jurors still have contact with friends, relatives and the outside world at large.

BTW, the door he kicked in shows intent.

As I said you are entitled to your opinion and free to espouse it. As are all of us here on the board.

I have faith in our juror system and the integrity of the jurors selected who do swear under oath (and the penalty of perjury) that they will not discuss the case with "friends, relatives and the outside world at large" .

So, I have confidence that the media reports of this trial had no influence on the jury's decision.

Obviously, from my prior post, I am content with the jury's finding. I, too, hope for strict sentencing [though I wish that a 40 year sentence would be literal - and not be modified by the usual good behavior credits and/or parole at such an early point - but penal reform is a topic for another thread].

[MooGoo]

Too bad this kid had to ruin a few lives. 2nd degree is the best they could hope for. The kid's family will appeal. No winners here.

[Smokey 1]

Catonsville?

You mean like Chrissy Polis or whoever who got attacked in the McDonalds?

No, I meant Charlottesville, VA but it doesn't really matter they could be from anywhere.

[Gopher]

Obviously, from my prior post, I am content with the jury's finding. I, too, hope for strict sentencing [though I wish that a 40 year sentence would be literal - and not be modified by the usual good behavior credits and/or parole at such an early point - but penal reform is a topic for another thread].

Virginia abolished parole for felony offenses committed after January 1, 1995. Even with credits if he can manage to stay out of trouble, he will still serve about 85% of whatever his sentence eventually is.

[Gopher]

Jury apparently returned a recommendation 26 years.

[Whataworld]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/mar...,4162122.story

What's he going to do in prison?

[crabsnbeer]

yeah, the reality of this case was if she was not attractive or was black, we never would have heard of this case. There are lots of murders that don't get any publiclity, even locally. Do you think whenever a black girl gets murdered in baltimore by an ex boyfriend the media folllows the case around like this? They even have research on this missing pretty white girl syndrome, or also when it involves murders. The amount of publicity a case gets depends upon race, and attractiveness.

Not true. Two division I sports athletes in a murder like this would be news regardless of race or looks.
I am glad he got significant jail time but it still can't come close to being enough.

[Cetshwayo]

He murdered the poor girl he should be given the spike!