Brauchler: Probation for child rape in Colorado? Yes, really
By George Brauchler | Commentary, The Gazette
In Colorado, a man who rapes a child — as long as it is just once — can get probation. As in, walk right out of the courtroom after conviction. But it is much worse than that. If that same man goes on to rape nine other children, as long as he only rapes them each once, that child rapist is also eligible for probation. That statement remains true even if the child rapist is a teacher, member of clergy, sports coach or any other person in a position of trust in relation to those children.
That outcome should never happen again. Colorado’s offender-friendly Legislature has shown no interest in providing the promise of prison for child rapists.
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