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Thayer Won't Be Charged in Death of Roberto Reyes

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--- Quote ---On 2005-12-02 20:31:00, Anonymous wrote:

"so, did you do crack with "birdy" too?  just wondering."

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SHUT UP. :wstupid:
Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor, for patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword. It both emboldens the blood, just as it narrows the mind. And when the drums of war have reached a fever pitch and the blood boils with hate and the mind has closed, the leader will have no need in seizing the rights of the citizenry. Rather, the citizenry, infused with fear and blinded by patriotism, will offer up all of their rights unto the leader and gladly so. How do I know? For this is what I have done. And I am Caesar.
                                                                               
--Julius Caesar
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tlcrescue:
i completely understand how angry people get in the fact that Thayer is not being held accountable (at least criminally) for the death of Roberto Reyes.  I believe there should be some criminal accountability.  But, unfortunately, as I do work in the legal field, there is something you have to understand.  There is a big difference in proving the death due to neglect in a civil court vs. proving neglect in a criminal court.  In a civil case, you only have to prove that the possibility exists that there was neglect at the hands of Thayer.  In a criminal case, you have to prove BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT that there was neglect.  I can assure this is the reason they have decided not to pursue the criminal side of the matter, not because they don't believe there was any wrongdoing on Thayer's part, but because they feel there isn't enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.  Unfortunately, the autopsy report (and I have it in my possession) states that it was due to a spider bite (which many of us doubt).  Unfortunately, the best we can hope for is that the Reyes family prevails in the civil case, and that it gets enough media attention to bring it to people's attention.

I am not one here advocating Thayer, merely providing you the legal side to things, and my opinion as to why they chose not to pursue criminal charges.  My son attended Thayer, and I agree that there is abuse and neglect at the hands of its employees.

Anonymous:
Any1 have any pics of Reyes...i was always (and still am) curious of what he looked liek.

tlcrescue:
i seriously doubt anyone would have pics, and honestly, I don't think it would be appropriate to post them.

Oz girl:
So sorry for your loss. may the poor boy  rest in peace

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