Stanford Rapist Brock Turner Released from Jail After 3 Months
While the 21-year-old Turner who was released Friday is expected to return to OH to live with his parents, the woman at the center of the case remains anonymous, but her letter describing the aftermath will no doubt continue to resonate.
In California, there is renewed outrage over the outcome of the case.
Outside the jail’s entrance, a small group of demonstrators protested Brock Turner’s release and sentence.
In California, the use of force in a sexual assault results in a mandatory prison sentence.
Fischer said his department will send postcards to Turner’s neighbors informing them a convicted sex offender is moving in nearby.
She also voiced support for a pending legislative bill that would mandate prison for Turner’s crimes.
The victim’s letter of outrage to Turner was viewed almost 18 million times.
“Emily, we know that that was a hard journey for you and your journey isn’t over. It’s not your fault”.
Turner’s brief jail term sparked an outcry from numerous politicians, sexual assault survivors and others who are now seeking to recall Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky. Almost 1.8 million people signed a petition to be removed from bench.
He also has voluntarily removed himself from hearing criminal cases, starting next week. A court-appointed appellate lawyer, Solomon Wollack, is now representing Turner in his appeal, according to court records.
California’s formula has changed several times over the years.
Turner will be required to report to a probation officer during those three years and will need to avoid alcohol and drugs, having to take random drug and alcohol tests and go to substance abuse counseling.
The California judge whose leniency allowed Stanford University rapist Brock Turner to walk free from a sentence earlier than expected is fighting to keep his job.
Turner’s release was controversial but not surprising given his lack of prior criminal history.
Turner, 21, is expected to return to his native OH to live with his parents. Prison officials there will supervise his three years of probation, which includes registering as sex offender for life. His status will make it hard for him to find a place to live or hold a job, but it won’t really make anyone safer.
USA Swimming did not place Turner on its list of banned individuals because his offense occurred just weeks after his 2015 athlete membership with the organization had expired. He will move in with his parents in OH, where he will register as a sex offender. He’s on probation for the next three years.
Turner was released halfway through his insultingly short sentence on Friday for reported “good behavior”.
Turner’s attorney, Mike Armstrong, declined Romper’s request for comment regarding the length of Turner’s sentence.