Does Art imitate Life?
Law & Order SVU (Special Victims Unit), Season 12, Episode 2, entitled "Behave," aired last night. Detectives Benson and Stabler investigated the rape of a young woman, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Twice, during the program, Benson promised the rape victim that nothing would happen to her if she cooperated. The victim was reluctant. Benson promised that the "perp" would never rape her again. The victim cooperated.
In real life, law enforcement never makes such promises because promises can open the department up to liability. There was never any mention, either generally or specifically, of the Public Duty Doctrine.
This show was a travesty of justice, a fraud perpetrated upon future rape victims. The D.A. represents the State, not the victim.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
PDD.146: Senate Judiciary Hearing on Rape
The following took place on September 14, 2010, before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295455-1
At no time was the Public Duty Doctrine mentioned, either specifically or in general terms. Consider this, then, propaganda from elite bureaucrats.
At no time was the Public Duty Doctrine mentioned, either specifically or in general terms. Consider this, then, propaganda from elite bureaucrats.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
PDD.145: A New View of Organized Crime...
...and law enforcement asleep (or indifferent) at the wheel: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/13/opinion/13mazur.html?pagewanted=all
Thursday, September 9, 2010
PDD.144: I could wallpaper my house with these
I recently contacted the great "Gerry Spence, Attorney at Law," in an effort to file lawsuits against those who mislead the public regarding The Public Duty Doctrine. Here was their reply:
"August 30, 2010
"Dear Mr. McMillan:
"Our firm is very pleased that you contacted us regarding your situation. Unfortunately, one of the things that makes Mr. Spence and the rest of us feel badly is that it is impossible to help everybody. Sometimes we feel guilty about that.
"We want you to know that if we could help you we would, but we can't give you any advice. We wish we could refer you to an attorney in your area, but we haven't anyone in mind.
"Be sure to contact a local attorney right away about the Statute of Limitations. There are specific times periods that govern how long you have to file a case or make a claim. You can lose your right to sue if you are not careful. Do not delay in this regard.
"We also want you to know how complimented we are that you cared enough to contact us. Our wishes go out to you for good success in your endeavor to get justice. It's hard. Don't give up.
"Sincerely,
"R. Daniel Fleck
Of the Spence Law Firm, LLC"
"August 30, 2010
"Dear Mr. McMillan:
"Our firm is very pleased that you contacted us regarding your situation. Unfortunately, one of the things that makes Mr. Spence and the rest of us feel badly is that it is impossible to help everybody. Sometimes we feel guilty about that.
"We want you to know that if we could help you we would, but we can't give you any advice. We wish we could refer you to an attorney in your area, but we haven't anyone in mind.
"Be sure to contact a local attorney right away about the Statute of Limitations. There are specific times periods that govern how long you have to file a case or make a claim. You can lose your right to sue if you are not careful. Do not delay in this regard.
"We also want you to know how complimented we are that you cared enough to contact us. Our wishes go out to you for good success in your endeavor to get justice. It's hard. Don't give up.
"Sincerely,
"R. Daniel Fleck
Of the Spence Law Firm, LLC"
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