Priest (81) told to face being extradited on rape charges

[jerry2623]

Is it me or do other people find it a bit disquieting that an 81 year old man can be put in jail over an alleged rape that took place 40 years ago. Surely this case cannot either be proved or disproved at this stage.

I wonder does the fact that the guy was a priest make a difference.For an example my grandfather is a retired teacher I wonder can somone now come up and make a similar allegation about him and have him named publicly

The man making the claim is now 55 years of age and claims he was 15 when this happened.

While I do not question his right to make a claim I do wonder how can it be proved and I wonder what evidence the state has to seek an extradition warrant . I have copied this from the Irish Times

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...258661997.html

[genericguy]

why does it make you sick that a potential rapist may be brought to justice? i suppose roman polanski should be left to it then?

[Gone Drinking]

Originally Posted by jerry2623

For an example my grandfather is a retired teacher I wonder can somone now come up and make a similar allegation about him and have him named publicly

They can if he spent the 70s grabbing small willies

[KingLoser]

If he is guilty, I don't really think the age would matter. Actually, set him in a room with a horny young rapist, and maybe he'll have an idea on how he made the 15 year old lad feel.

[thomond2006]

Jaysus, it just goes on and on and on...

[PirateShampoo]

Worms, Can, Open.

[nipplenuts]

My problem with this is the accused is named, the accuser not. Regardless of his age, should he be acquitted the priest's life is ruined.

[Wazdakka]

* Gets Popcorn.. and waves a little "Go Troll" flag*

[jerry2623]

I think Guys you are missing the point of the Argument .What I question is how can it be proved and what type of judicial system do we have.
Is it one run on the emotions of the people of the day or is it run on a fair basis.looking at the answers above I think we run it on popular emotions . which brings to mind mob rule etc

[NothingMan]

Originally Posted by jerry2623

I think Guys you are missing the point of the Argument .What I question is how can it be proved and what type of judicial system do we have.
Is it one run on the emotions of the people of the day or is it run on a fair basis.looking at the answers above I think we run it on popular emotions . which brings to mind mob rule etc

He's not going to be extradited and sent to jail, he will be given a trial. They will call witnesses and get statements from the accused and accuser. Possibly see if anyone else comes forward that may have been abused.

After the trial he will be found guilty or not, and if he's guilty he deserves to be punished if he's innocent he can fly back off to where ever he wants. I don't see the problem. If the prosecution has no evidence he'll walk, fair and square. Age shouldn't matter in a case like this.

[jerry2623]

Originally Posted by NothingMan

After the trial he will be found guilty or not, and if he's guilty he deserves to be punished if he's innocent he can fly back off to where ever he wants. I don't see the problem. If the prosecution has no evidence he'll walk, fair and square. Age shouldn't matter in a case like this.

He actually is in Jail as we speak
And the fact he has been named does that matter ?

[mikemac]

Ah South Bend Indiana

The only thing I know about that area is the famous Notre Dame college is there.
And the football team too of course, Go Irish!

[NothingMan]

Originally Posted by jerry2623

And the fact he has been named does that matter ?

That is a very unfair. If he is innocent it would be very hard to restore a reputation after being named a sex offender. I completely agree on that one.

[snyper]

I dont support a statute of limitations when it comes to priests and rape..

why?

Because thise ****ers like to rape children..

[johnnycomlately]

Priest85. FTW!