tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post4013836457434150597..comments2023-10-22T09:32:13.417-04:00Comments on Big Trial | Philadelphia Trial Blog: "Pop" To The RescueAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116104602505815614noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-35630382331975198452015-03-03T17:38:26.979-05:002015-03-03T17:38:26.979-05:00The short answer I've heard from a few lawyers...The short answer I've heard from a few lawyers is he would probably spend the rest of his life in jail.bigtrial.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188557653424544411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-2086693674686286722015-03-03T09:52:26.898-05:002015-03-03T09:52:26.898-05:00While I believe this man's homosexuality is a ...While I believe this man's homosexuality is a major factor in understanding why he has made the charges against Fr. Andy, I think the poster caricaturizes catholic teaching on homosexuality. As a product of a complete Catholic education and someone 25 years this man's senior, I never heard any nun, priest or lay teacher say much of anything about homosexuality. My junior year morality teacher, a priest, spoke very briefly about the reality but not in a harsh way. My own kids who went through Catholic school in the recent past were taught John Paul 's Theology of the body<br /> I was envious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-53627585177717280452015-03-03T06:25:47.919-05:002015-03-03T06:25:47.919-05:00Finally, you cannot try somebody for having a kid ...Finally, you cannot try somebody for having a kid in your room unless he can make salacious allegations that rise to a criminal level. Poor judgment on the part of the priest unless it was shown to be he was been essentially friendless among clergy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-70535957833602669592015-03-02T20:52:16.785-05:002015-03-02T20:52:16.785-05:00Ralph, If convicted how much prison time can this...Ralph, If convicted how much prison time can this priest expect to receive?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-72329177608789663182015-03-02T20:49:51.527-05:002015-03-02T20:49:51.527-05:00Concerning the crime of murder there is the eviden...Concerning the crime of murder there is the evidence of a corpse which is why there is no statute of limitations. In this particular case and ones just like it, there is no evidence of a crime whatsoever. It really is one man's word against another man's word. This is why going back to Roman times there has been a statute of limitations because of the inability to prove or disprove such allegations. There is great wisdom in this practice. <br />Your comment concerning the status of women in the Catholic Church simply shows that you are ignorant of church teaching and are a bigot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-41817991985411412052015-03-02T20:11:42.343-05:002015-03-02T20:11:42.343-05:00What is McCormick doing while he sits and is force...What is McCormick doing while he sits and is forced to listen ? Does he have a look of concern, has he disassociated himself to were he is and what may happen to him or is he involved with the trial, taking notes and speaking with his attorney ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-77083085685403154262015-03-02T19:19:46.264-05:002015-03-02T19:19:46.264-05:00Dave, your belief then is if someone is charged wi...Dave, your belief then is if someone is charged with murder from 15 years ago we should give them a free pass because the time that has passed "underscores how nearly impossible it is for the person charged to defend themselves against those accusations ?<br /><br />...and what do you mean when you say with 10 women on the jury ?<br /><br />Because your church and faith looks at women as second class citizens the world does not.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-26571302538374040572015-03-02T19:15:59.214-05:002015-03-02T19:15:59.214-05:00It is possible Borum rejected a plea bargain as it...It is possible Borum rejected a plea bargain as it is a,substantial jail sentence. Defense still has a chance as media coverage of trial is low as this is not going to be a 12,week trial likr Lynn's. Never underestimate a jury as they might surprise us. Seth thinks this trial is in the bag but a lot can happen to change the equation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-86129527316616214142015-03-02T19:09:00.668-05:002015-03-02T19:09:00.668-05:00Smart to deflect Pop's story as he told the ju...Smart to deflect Pop's story as he told the jury nothing. Fight still on to put reasonable doubt in jurors. Tomorrow is another day to put on a strong defense. Looks like priest will not testify unless Borum decides to let him. Why testify to help the prosecution given this is a circumstantial case?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-69137532891119462742015-03-02T18:59:16.287-05:002015-03-02T18:59:16.287-05:00 Borum was wise to pass on grilling Pop lest he gi... Borum was wise to pass on grilling Pop lest he give him a moment to shine. Damage deflected for the moment. To have a crying mother on thevstand will raise credibility issues in the minds of the jurors as they will think whether or not the mother is performing,a stage act. Jurors should be thinking about the 15 year old wait for justice as anyone being forced by the priest would be screaming and running out of the bedroom down the stairs for help. No such thing happened as we have no witnesses to back the boys story. Crying mothers and crying boy turned man is not evidence in the,strongest sense. What is scary is that anyone can point a finger at you and identify you as his rapist. Tomorrow will be another interesting day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-51598818733837655952015-03-02T18:43:49.358-05:002015-03-02T18:43:49.358-05:00And McCormick's defense appears very weak.And McCormick's defense appears very weak.TheMediaReport.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605908176445177281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-80982704673774073282015-03-02T18:41:34.190-05:002015-03-02T18:41:34.190-05:00I still don't understand why the revelation of...I still don't understand why the revelation of abuse took 15 years. <br /><br />The bottom line for me is that this case yet again underscores how nearly impossible it is for accused priests to defend themselves against accusations from so long ago.<br /><br />No matter what kind of evidence the defense manages to bring forth, with all the emotional tears on the stand and 10 women on the jury, the only remaining question at this point is how many years McCormick is looking at.TheMediaReport.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605908176445177281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876661997317409023.post-33149113553328049162015-03-02T15:48:26.442-05:002015-03-02T15:48:26.442-05:00Another good job, Ralph!
I think what happened he...Another good job, Ralph!<br /><br />I think what happened here is that the alleged victim - who apparently comes from a good, God fearing Catholic home, was having a difficult time coping with his emerging homosexuality. An apparently sensitive and impressionable child, he must have heard time and time again from both his teachers and the clergy that homosexuality was a very serious sin that could damn one to hell for all eternity. And - over time - this inner conflict rose to the point where both pulling out his hair and hanging nooses all around the house - patent cries for help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com