Monterey Park attacker sentenced

By TED SULLIVAN ( Contact )   Thursday, June 18, 2009
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Kenneth Jarrett watches and listens while members of his victims families address the court during his sentencing hearing on 06-17-09.  Jarrett plead guilty to armed robbery and 1st degree sexual assault charges in connection with a 09/2007 attack on two teens in Monterey Park.

Kenneth Jarrett watches and listens while members of his victims families address the court during his sentencing hearing on 06-17-09. Jarrett plead guilty to armed robbery and 1st degree sexual assault charges in connection with a 09/2007 attack on two teens in Monterey Park.

— Kenneth D. Jarrett was beaten while growing up, lived in foster homes and eventually turned to a life of crime.

He quit school after ninth grade, used drugs and alcohol and had at least 34 criminal convictions before he robbed a teenage couple and raped the girl in Monterey Park in September 2007.

“Mr. Jarrett, you’ve done some very bad things. You’ve victimized people for many years,” Rock County Judge James Daley said Wednesday after summarizing Jarrett’s past.

“No matter what circumstances you grew up with, you’re still responsible for what you do.”

Jarrett, 22, Janesville, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison. He will be on extended supervision or probation for 40 years following his prison sentence.

Jarrett was convicted on two felony charges of first-degree sexual assault and two felony charges of armed robbery.

Two 14-year-old Janesville teens were walking near Wilson Elementary School on Sept. 28, 2007, along the edge of Monterey Park when Jarrett approached them with a knife, according to the criminal complaint. Jarrett took their money, threatened the boy and told him to walk away, according to the criminal complaint.

He then sexually assaulted the girl, according to the criminal complaint, and DNA evidence tied him to the crime.

Jarrett said Wednesday that he isn’t a bad man.

“I’m deeply sorry and have remorse for the victims,” he said. “I have potential and everything. I just have to apply it.”

He added he didn’t want his toddler son to grow up without a father.

One of the female victim’s family members told Jarrett he belongs in prison.

“You took her innocence and almost her life,” she said.

The male victim’s father told Jarrett his son is still afraid to be out alone at night. He said his son questions whether he could have reacted differently that night.

“He won’t talk about what happened,” the father said.

Deputy District Attorney Perry Folts said Jarrett’s life of crime began when he was 7. He previous convictions for sexual assault, robbery, battery, theft, bomb scare, burglary, resisting arrest and other crimes.

“He’s not able to control himself,” Folts said. “He’s not able to control his anger, and he takes it out on other people.

“That’s an atrocious record, your honor,” he added. “He drinks, he smokes marijuana, he gets mad at somebody and takes it out on somebody else.”

Darlene Piche, the grandmother of Jarrett’s son, said Jarrett is a good man.

“He would never harm his kids. He’s a good man,” she said.

“Kenny is a good man. He just needs a little help. He’s a good dad.”







reader COMMENTS (53)
maryf1988
Jul 9, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.
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I am one of this guys xs I had a daughter by him that passed away on March 12,2009 she did not know this man and he did not know of her simply because I know he did this I was sexually assaulted by a friend of kenneths on the 1st he tried talking me into believing I had everything wrong about this man I have been following this case since day 1 I KNOW HE DID IT why else would I not allow my daugter to know him it was to protect her this man could get the death penalty for all I care if he really was a good man and cared about his kids he wouldnt have done the things he has done hes a repeted offender he belongs where he is at RIP F.N.E.F

kevinw2324
Jun 20, 2009 at 4:38 p.m.
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I work with one of the victims, and am good friends with that victims sister. I believe that accountability needs to come into play regarding this article. I was well aware of this story long before the article came out and my personal opinion is that the Janesville Gazette should have stepped in and stopped this article from ever hitting the press. I think that it is disgusting to try to justify a rapist's thought process, or reasons for commiting such a horrible crime. I was also a victim of childhood abuse, and had many dark times as a teen, but It has never in crossed my mind to commit any type of sex crime, or mugging. For the Gazette to try to spin this story into the attacker's favor is poor judgement on the part of it's staff, and editors. I still feel that this article should be pulled from Gazette archives. I for one, am outraged that the article's focal point wasn't on the families that suffered, and the countless hours of counseling and healing required for the families to move forward after such an awful event took place. Shame on your Janesville Gazette. It may be in your best interest to sell newspapers, and maybe this is how you feel you can accomplish such a feat, but I think your total disregard for the real victims, is repulsive!!!!

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 3 p.m.
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this prob isnt the only person he has done this too. just got caught this time. I be family members have been victims of him and just dont tell maybe even the grandma. Victim of some kind like abuse, verbal or physical.

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 2:14 p.m.
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"he is remorseful, that's a bunch of B.S. The only thing that this man is sorry for, is the fact that he got caught!!! "

a agree with this statement they seem to only CRY because yes they have been caught and busted and now going to jail. if they cared or really had remorse this never would have happened in the first place.

yes this is horrible for the boy and girl and for prob more than 25 years .This will affect them and family to follow possible.

jpacewicz
Jun 19, 2009 at 2:05 p.m.
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First of all, as one of the victims sister, I would just like to say that, the way this article half way made this creep out to be part victim was, for lack of a better word, hurtful!!!! As I watch my brother struggle with not only the decisions he made the night of the attack, but also with having to worry about what kind of sentence is going to be passed, I watch in worry. My little brother has been scarred because of this! He used to be carefree and vibrant. Now he's scared to go out at night!!! This attack happened blocks away from his own flippin house!!! What happened to being safe in your own neighborhood??? As the family, we watch all the little adjustments that these kids have had to make in their life because of this attack!! And may I just add, this man has been arrested 30 something times!!!!!! How in the hell was he able to even be on the streets to do this crime??? Our system is slipping and is to caught up in paper work!!! As this mans face is plastered in the paper and I read that he is remorseful, that's a bunch of B.S. The only thing that this man is sorry for, is the fact that he got caught!!! I hope that he dies a slow torturous death in prison and doesn't even make it to extended supervision!! And, a note to the family of this criminal, If he was such a great dad, he wouldn't have raped a 14 year old little girl. If he was such a good man, he wouldn't have robbed a child for $18. Yeah, that's right, I said $18. $18 and a little girls innocence and he's a good man???? Get the heck out of here!! You people that defend this sick freak are all enablers!!!! And Grandma, you are just as sick if you would want him to be around your grandchild after he RAPED a 14 year old little girl!!!! This sentence was never enough time and it will never bring back all that these kids have had to go thru at the hand of this psyco!!

juface77
Jun 19, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.
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Please I am so sick of people using the poor black man excuse and the broken home excuse! He knew right from wrong he chose to live his life like a criminal and now he can serve his time like a criminal. There are plenty of people who have grown up in similar conditions and have become productive law abiding citizens. White, Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, whatever, stop using the color of a persons skin for the pitty party.

bobb1951
Jun 19, 2009 at 1:55 p.m.
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Panamared,How about a speeding drunk driver killing a pedestrion,recieving 30 days in jail,2 yrs.house (allowed to travel for work)arrest? He did pay (undisclosed)millions to family.Black,rich,professional athlete.Donte Stallworth-Cleveland Browns W.R. as reported by yahoo sports Wed.June 16th'09. I would call this a slap on the wrist.Money does "let you walk" no matter what color.Fortunately Jarrett could'nt pay his way out.To have 34 prior convictions He should never been out in the first place to commit these senseless acts.

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:49 p.m.
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truecitizan- there seemed to quite an out cry on the blog and now it is gone.

woody
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.
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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, eh grandma?

vulcanicflower
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:14 p.m.
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panamared, I think the point in your post should be "a young man, who is admittedly a career criminal". I really don't think that race has anything to do with it. Was the white athlete a "career Criminal" as well? I think the result may have been the same if he was.

truecitizen
Jun 19, 2009 at noon
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Hannah...point taken. Can I ask then, why wasn't there more outcry when that sentencing was carried out? Instead of comparing it to another separate incident. I'll leave with that.

frusion
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:59 a.m.
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ilovehockey... you made an understatement regarding granny.

truecitizen
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:58 a.m.
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Besides, regardless of other offenders, this sentence seems very apt for this particular event. So be carefull not to say things which might be subjective to the victims of this incident.

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:57 a.m.
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yes this guy had past convictions and the milton kid didnt. but simply a slap on the hand and all privilages he had are still available to him . that is what doesnt make since.

truecitizen
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:55 a.m.
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PanamaRed....I think it is a poor comparison, and subjective reasoning to say the least. The complete information would be neccessary to make this comparison, but would not be proper for these posts. Remember, there are different kinds of "rape", I don't know about this other example you are talking about, but it was probably much different incidental circumstances, and lets not forget Jarrett's horrible past behavior.
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We need to stop propelling race into everything and just take it at face value. Besides, race is more often used as an excuse than it is an abuser-subject.

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.
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panamared- i agree . funny the comments were removed for the jock boy that got off easy.

truecitizen
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.
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Good by Jarrett. Too bad someone will simply take your place. Wonder why he had still had females trying to maintain relationships with him, even after he was arrested. Guess his little girlfriends just didn't care about the other two victims, but then again, all of these creeps have people enabling their worthless lifestyles.
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I said it on a previous post about this incident, and I'll will again....I hope these two young victims can heal from this. I'm sorry you were put through this.

PanamaRed
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:35 a.m.
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Lets see, a young man rapes a girl that is not even 16 years old and he gets 39 days in jail OR gets to go home and wear a bracelet if the sheriff agrees. On the other hand you have a young man, who is admittedly a career criminal, that also rapes a girl younger than 16 years old and he receives 25 years in prison. Oh by the way, did I mention the first young man was an athlete and white and the second young man is poor and black. The circumstances surrounding both crimes are as different as the perpetrators, however, there seems to be quite a discrepancy in how these crimes were viewed. The case could be made punishment was not severe enough when the second young man committed his initial crimes. Was counseling offered to him? Is one act of rape less violent than another? I think anyone who rapes another individual should serve more than 39 days! As many of the comments on this page suggest, a perpetrators background or upbringing shouldn’t be used as an excuse. But I guess a young white athlete from a small community raised by a caring family gets a pass while a poor black youth raised by a dysfunctional, uncaring family pays the price. I'm not saying Mr. Jarrett does not deserve his punishment but the other young man seems to have gotten away with less than a slap on the wrist. Why?

flyyondawal
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:23 a.m.
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As i looked at ccap there is a Jr Kenneth and a Sr born in 1955 i read it as this is the father, and there is quite a record for Sr, He looks like he was following in his fathers foot steps, the apple didnt fall far from the tree,
i just wonder if this was the first time for rape, how many young girls may have not reported it? My feelings go out to the those kids he assaulted, the boy always goning to wonder about what he may of done different as to help and
the girl is just gonna wonder why her.
He needs to be off the streets and should have been in prison sooner.
he may just get a taste of his own medicine in his new home ;) karma is a funny thing.

janesvillean
Jun 19, 2009 at 11:22 a.m.
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JaM1185, thanks for your insightful comment. Torturing animals, if true, is a common indicator of a sociopathic personality disorder. Such individuals often go on to become adult rapists and murderers. They basically have limited to nonexistent human capacity to care about anyone except themselves.

bobwood
Jun 19, 2009 at 9:55 a.m.
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25 years of being beaten up and raped in prison .Plus 40 years after to think about it . Have fun creep .

hannah
Jun 19, 2009 at 9:46 a.m.
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I am wondering the armed robbery part. how much money do teens carry with them. NOT that much I am guessing!!!!!!! SCUM is correct!!!

IndysGirl
Jun 19, 2009 at 9:39 a.m.
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“I’m deeply sorry and have remorse for the victims."
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He is only sorry he got caught. It's amazing his family members are defending him and calling him a "good man" in light of what he did to those kids. Who are these people?

h0rselvngrl
Jun 19, 2009 at 8:16 a.m.
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“No matter what circumstances you grew up with, you’re still responsible for what you do.”
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EXACTLY. I wish we could all use our childhood and up bringing as an excuse in everyday life! <insert sarcasm here> Wow this guy is a REAL WINNER!

DiGriz
Jun 19, 2009 at 8:04 a.m.
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“Kenny is a good man. He just needs a little help. He’s a good dad.”
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Good dads don't go to prison for armed robbery and rape.

Th32mart1
Jun 19, 2009 at 3:14 a.m.
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Scum of the earth runes 2 lifes and spends maby 15 if we are lucky locked up? What is wrong with this world? I'm deeply sorry and have remorse for the victims? Then why did you continue to do it over and over again? There will be no little boys or girls where you are going and we can only all hope you spend the rest of you life rotting away in there. If that was my daughter you would probly rather spend the rest of your life in there because if and when you did get out it would be delt with how it should of ben in the first place. There is no room in this world for scum like you!

JaM1185
Jun 19, 2009 at 1:06 a.m.
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i was reading about this the other day and didn't even realize who this guy was until i seen his picture, i am 23, a year older then Kenny and i grew up across the street from him I'd say from the ages of 7 until around 13, he has a brother and a sister that i got along with great, his brother Terry was a good kid, had his little tempers but never hurt anyone, and his sister was one year older then me her name is Pleasure, very nice girl, manners, never mouthed off to anyone, but then i remember Kenny... i remember him throwing a rock right at my face at only 15 feet away, almost knocking one of my teeth out, even at that age he had PO's coming over once a week to check up on him and i remember him running out when they would pull up and pee on their car. torturing animals, i mean this kid obviously had something wrong with him, and I'm not going to defend him because after all the stuff he did, he is never going to change no matter how much he pleads his case, always going be lowlife scum that makes Janesville looks bad, I'm sure he wouldn't want anyone to hurt his kid, so why the hell act the way he does. I'm very happy hes going to prison, its the only place losers like that belong, actually they really don't even deserve to live. Have fun in hell Kenny, maybe a little KARMA will come to you while your in there.

rich9229
Jun 19, 2009 at 12:24 a.m.
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another "brother" in trouble

brwe
Jun 18, 2009 at 10:56 p.m.
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We all feel better that he finally got a serious sentence, but look what it took to earn that "serious" sentence! 34 "priors" & FOUR FELONY CONVICTIONS = 25 years, & probably out in half that time? If someone had really gotten rough & "thrown away the key" after, say, only 25 prior convictions--that girl wouldn't have been raped. I hope some bleeding heart in our judicial system loses sleep over that fact!

italiajc
Jun 18, 2009 at 9:34 p.m.
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when i was growing up i was beat and had it rough. i even did severals years in juvenile and eventually (thank god) they layed my ass in prison for 7 years i am now a productive member of society. the difference between kenny and myself is i was never a sexual predator. this is beyond just a criminal mentallity. the poor me crap i never used and never will. there is no saving this boy. he needs to be locked up until doctor can figure these sick people out. he is a repeat offender. he will never change and like all pediphiles he should never be free period. its the same as murder.

rooster
Jun 18, 2009 at 9:14 p.m.
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lawyer prep.

controlledchaos
Jun 18, 2009 at 9:05 p.m.
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Hey everyone! I wonder when Biggirl will put her 2 cents in here defending this LOSER lol

hurricane1
Jun 18, 2009 at 7:34 p.m.
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I suppose Koepe and Hicke are good people to, and their victims are dead. Where's the justice for these?

momof5
Jun 18, 2009 at 7:27 p.m.
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Gotta love the burtal honesty that comes from Judge Daley!
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Hannah: I thought the exact same thing....hmmm...Perry Folts was the prosecutor and there was no insulting plea bargaining. More than coincidence, I'm sure!

JCK
Jun 18, 2009 at 6:51 p.m.
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When he's not raping, robbing, beating or otherwise committing a plethera of criminal acts he's a good man. Of course the primary problem is that there isn't many times when he's not raping, robbing, beating or otherwise committing a plethera of criminal acts and being a good man. This guy has had his chances and he's failed to either learn to control himself and/or seek out the help he needs to learn. Society needs protection from this predator.

Ilovehockey
Jun 18, 2009 at 6:06 p.m.
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All you have to do is ccap Grandma and you'll see she's not such a prize either.

janesvillean
Jun 18, 2009 at 5:20 p.m.
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The grandmother obviously only sees one side of him. I think gmaof3 does have it -- he is following the only model he knows, right into state prison.

hannah
Jun 18, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
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maybe he is good cause he doesnt murder people !!???????whatever

mickie
Jun 18, 2009 at 5:12 p.m.
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I dont really know who in this article needs more help-the loser criminal or grandma??? Listen Grandma, your grandson needs to be behind bars for life. ARE YOU KIDDING ME- GOOD MAN? Hmmm, I must have missed something.. What I read was convictions of RAPE, ROBBERY, BOMB THREATS...The list goes on in the tune of like 34 arrests... Wow, you are a complete FOOL in total denial to say such crap. Why dont you ask the grandmother of the MINOR that was raped by your pathetic grandson what she thinks about your completely insensitive WACKED out comment.. Toss this puke in jail for good!

tyger02
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:40 p.m.
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So the grandmother Darlene Piche said Jarrett is a good man? Be a little objective lady you are just as messed up as he is. Also she said
“He would never harm his kids. He’s a good man,” Oh, I see he just harms other people's kids. His actions prove he is no man and definitely not good. He cannot be a good father based on his treatment of others. I think his child will be much better off without his poor influence. Stand up and take some responsibility don't blame it on your past. You have to be the one to break that cycle of abuse, crime, and addiction. How dare he play the victim, this case was about what he did to and stole from the teenagers not to determine if he is a good dad. Your childhood abuse should not have happned but it is not an excuse to go on a crime spree. One more thing granny he can get a lot of help while he is in prison.

sprout
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:40 p.m.
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If the quote "he just needs a little help" is correct, the person that said it is insane. What he needs is the death penalty so he won't be able to do it again. Hopefully he will get the death sentence while in prison.

justaguy
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.
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Sorry but this guy should be dead, he gets mad at someone but takes it out on others? smaller others i'm betting.He's going where he belongs but do you really think he'll be any better when he gets out? I don't want this guy getting mad at someone and taking it out on maybe a family member of mine just cuz they might be smaller but have done nothing wrong to him.I think you can see he can't change, too bad but I see the facts ... let him pick on people he'll be living with now and see if he's "remorseful" I feel very sorry for what the 2 kids had happen to them .... I hope this guy gets his.

hannah
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
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agree gmaof3- if he is such a "good guy" i would hate to see a BAD guy.

hannah
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.
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"dded he didn’t want his toddler son to grow up without a father.'

seems he really wasnt thinking of the child when he was raping and beating up 14 year olds!!!

bobb1951
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:29 p.m.
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22 yrs young,AT LEAST 34 CONVECTIONS,yet "he's a nice man".Would shudder to know the label he would bear if he were "not a nice man".Why is it always society's fault??If your a jerk with $2.00,or a jerk with 2 million dolllars,Are you still not a jerk??

hannah
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:27 p.m.
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I hear the judges comment on the radio today. he said just cause you were beaten as a child GIVES YOU NO RIGHT or excuse to do this to others AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why would you beat somebody or treat them poorly if you were - did you ENJOY it. i think not. so dont do it!!!!!! when youre were in trouble once for this you CANNOT tell me "oh I didnt know it was a crime" !!!!

finally a CORRECT sentance.

I dont know why but does the correct sentance have anything to do with Oleary didnt defend him. they mentioned an ASSISTANT da doing the work this time.

gmaof3
Jun 18, 2009 at 4:17 p.m.
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He's a "good man"? Seriously?
He needs to be confined so he can't hurt anyone else.
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He doesn't know HOW to be a father... According to CCAP, he's the "spittin" image of his own Father. Great role model, eh?
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Sorry, no more second chances fella!

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