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Justice Delayed, Denied And Disgraceful

Started by Natasha, September 22, 2008, 12:39:09 AM

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September 22, 2008, 12:39:09 AM
Justice Delayed, Denied And Disgraceful

Transgriot
Monica Roberts
9/21/2008

It seems that no matter where we live or what decade we're talking about, when the justice system concerns transwomen of color, justice is delayed, denied, and disgraceful.

Back in 1998, William Palmer, the man who killed Chanelle Pickett in Boston was given a 2 1/2 year sentence with 6 months suspended, and 5 years probation. Never mind the fact that Palmer strangled Pickett, then slept for six hours next to Chanelle's lifeless body lying beside his bed before he turned himself in. The judge presiding over the case commented bitterly to the defendant at the time "Mr. Palmer should kiss the ground the defense counsel walks on."
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