Sirhan Sirhan won parole
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RadishRose
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I don't know yet.
I thought he was already dead, for some odd reason.
I thought he was already dead, for some odd reason.
Marie5656
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Was just going to post an article. Robert F. Kennedy's killer, Sirhan Sirhan, is recommended for parole (yahoo.com)
The other day I read an article about the hearing coming up. It speculated that the Gov. would probably be granting it this time. I am not sure what went down, but isn't a part of it accepting responsibility or something? Not sure how they determine it. If not a compasionate release due to illness, I do not know the criteria.
The other day I read an article about the hearing coming up. It speculated that the Gov. would probably be granting it this time. I am not sure what went down, but isn't a part of it accepting responsibility or something? Not sure how they determine it. If not a compasionate release due to illness, I do not know the criteria.
dobielvr
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I don't know how I feel abt it either. It seems Robert Kennedy Jr is ok w/it?????
But, he is 77. How much trouble can he cause, but it's the principle of things.
ETA...where will he live...next to RK jr.
But, he is 77. How much trouble can he cause, but it's the principle of things.
ETA...where will he live...next to RK jr.
Aunt Bea
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I feel comfortable that he is not a threat to the public but I believe that he should spend his life behind bars.
Bellbird
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He should not be released, it was a premeditated murder.
Butterfly
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I agree. Even tho he is 77, I just don't feel like someone who did what he did should be out and free. I think he was first sentenced to death, but it was commuted to life. It should have been life without parole.
Nathan
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Releasing Sirhan Sirhan is not going to diminish RFK's memory or dishonor him. The guy has been in prison for 50 years, not exactly the picnic that some people imagine. Besides, keeping older inmates costs a fortune in medical care...
SmoothSeas
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The Governor should stop it. I have visited RFK's gravesite. He is buried on the right hand side little hill right by JFK.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/573/robert-francis-kennedy
Bingo. That's why older inmates are being released - to save increased costs for their upkeep. It has nothing to do with "Rehabilitation, Justice, or Not being a threat."
Our justice system has always been a joke.
I think ALL murderers should be released - as soon as their victims are alive again.
Nathan
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I don't think that the justice system is any kind of joke, but sometimes they try to be practical, rather than being somewhat costly and ideological.
John cycling
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I just now read this article and agree with the Kennedys that Sirhan Sirhan should be released from prison.
He still won't be released for another 150 days, then will live in a transitional home for 6 months and continue
with several programs. After the transitional home he plans to live with his blind brother in Pasadena, California.
He still won't be released for another 150 days, then will live in a transitional home for 6 months and continue
with several programs. After the transitional home he plans to live with his blind brother in Pasadena, California.
senior chef
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I have a feeling the Kennedy clan might end up putting their 2 cents worth in.
Marie5656
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In 1980 my uncle was murdered. They caught the killer a few weeks later. He was in Vegas, in jail for another minor crime. He was extridited back here for trial. My family STILL gets contacted when parole comes up. I do not remember the sentence.
We finally told them we no longer wished to be contacted about it. My dad and all his other brothers have passed. We felt we have no say in the matter
They did and approved it
I'm not an American but I do remember watching TV coverage of both the Kennedy assassinations. It was shocking for all the democratic, free world. Just as was the case with 9/11. These are all historical benchmarks for humanity and I think that must factor into the sentencing of the parties responsible and the serving of those FULL sentences.
As I'm not very knowledgeable about US criminal punishment statutes, I would ask; why he did not receive the death penalty? The other question I would have is if he has no means of support, other than he's going to live with his brother, won't the State or the Federal health care system still have to cough up $$$ for his healthcare, whether he's imprisoned or out living on his own with no $$?
As I'm not very knowledgeable about US criminal punishment statutes, I would ask; why he did not receive the death penalty? The other question I would have is if he has no means of support, other than he's going to live with his brother, won't the State or the Federal health care system still have to cough up $$$ for his healthcare, whether he's imprisoned or out living on his own with no $$?
Alligatorob
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I am not a supporter of the Kennedys, any of them. But I don't think he, or anyone else guilty of such a crime should be released.
Not sure releasing him will save medical costs, the government will likely be picking up the cost no matter where he is. Just a different government agency.
I can support that.
Not sure releasing him will save medical costs, the government will likely be picking up the cost no matter where he is. Just a different government agency.
Alligatorob
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I think so. Looks like you posted while I was typing mine.
Alligatorob
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He did, but before it could be carried out the California Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional. The same ruling also saved Charles Manson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_v._Anderson
Thanks. I thought that perhaps that was the case.
In case anyone is interested; in Canada, capital punishment has been abolished nation wide for some time:
Canada's last hangings were carried out in December 1962, although the de jure abolition of the death penalty did not come until 1976. However, every attempt to eliminate capital punishment has met with fierce opposition.