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"Things may change" for Porn Pop-up teacher
by Grant Robertson Mar 25th 2007
All this while the Norwich Bulletin publishes yet another boneheaded editorial in which a nameless pundit with an obvious bias opines on Amero's fate and the reasons why she deserved to have her life ruined through court battles and public shame. Against all logic, reason and testimony the op-ed attempts to pull together a convincing tale to discredit every single computer expert who has looked at the facts in this case. Some say small time print journalism is almost dead; Frankly I'm anxiously awaiting the day I can dance on the grave of the Norwich Bulletin and it's pseudo-journalistic witch-hunting ways.
Amero's sentencing is scheduled for March 29th and you can bet your malware infected, unpatched Windows 98 machine that we'll be following developments in this case as closely as possible.
See Also:
Conn. Profs urge deeper investigation in porn-pop-up case
Julie Amero sentencing postponed, Norwich "expert" speaks
Porn pop-up teacher gets new attorney, PC World outs juror
Malware victim faces jailtime; Write Connecticut's Governor
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ian said 9:17PM on 3-25-2007
Here's the problem. The Da will want to keep his reputation and therefore likely won't back down from his succesful prosecution. Instead he will "offer a deal" that he thinks can't be refused. No prison time and drop the Felony convistion to a missdemeanor. Or he will continue with the Felony conviction and sentencing.
Tell me I am wrong!
Does anyone think he will be
man enough" to admit his whole case was flawed and his specialist witness was...well not professional?
I hope me read is wrong.
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Ian said 9:48PM on 3-25-2007
Man, I can't type on a laptop!
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tpp said 11:37AM on 3-26-2007
She's already been convicted. The conviction can not be dealt down any more, from what I know (IANAL).
Personally I think the prosecutor should appeal the case, then volunteerely drop the appeal in such a manner that completely vacates her conviction and grants her all legal fees.
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sendmeanemail said 11:46AM on 3-26-2007
What's sad is that even IF the case is entirely dropped, her reputation is still ruined. She could never work as a teacher again with such a history.
Shame. Shame on the incompetent judicial system of Smalltown, USA.
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Valkyrie123 said 12:03PM on 3-26-2007
I would like to see every teacher in the country shut down every computer in every classroom in every school and refuse to turn them on until this lady is vindicated and a public apology is given. What could be done? Just shut off the computers, claim that we will not turn them on as it has been proven that these machines pose a significant risk to the students and the teachers alike.
We had a similar incident in Iowa where a teacher was arrested for taking a club away from a 5th grade student that was being used to beat a 1st grader. The teacher was charged with assault for taking the club away. The teacher refused to post bond and sat in jail. Every teacher in the state went on strike until the charges were dropped and the laws were changed to protect teachers and students alike.
Put the screws to them. Let them know this isn’t an easy job, and your kids are a pain in the ass.
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SmartITGuy said 5:20PM on 3-26-2007
This is alot like in the movie "My Cousin Vinnie".
Facts were facts, but the locals convicted on ignorant uneducated beliefs.
I hope the author of that article has his/her car stolen at 3am, and that the thief plants all kinds of child-porn and drugs in the vehicle.
And when the author tries to defend him/herself, I hope everyone including the justice system says: "Too bad! Should have done a better job securing your car - No if's and's or buts - You are guilty!"
That's basically how the author is treating Julie Amero.
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Trevor said 8:47PM on 3-26-2007
reconsidering it's aggressive approach -->
reconsidering its aggressive approach
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CyberMage said 9:29PM on 3-26-2007
You think she can't teach anymore...
Do you really think she will ever WANT to teach again?
I don't care if teaching jobs payed 6 figures, I'd never be a teacher in this country - at least not in public schools!
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SmartITGuy said 3:07PM on 3-27-2007
I hope the author of that article has his/her car stolen at 3am, and that the thief plants all kinds of child-porn and drugs in the vehicle.
And when the author tries to defend him/herself, I hope everyone including the justice system says: "Too bad! Should have done a better job securing your car - No if's and's or buts - You are guilty!"
That's basically how the author is treating Julie Amero.
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