Interpreter Trouble Ends Sex-Abuse Case
If you don't read the artcile here is a quick recap: An immigrant, Mahamu Kanneh, who went to high school and community college in the USA was charged he serially raped a 7 year old. The court said he needed an interpreter who spoke Vai. They went through 3 in three years. Then the judge had to drop the case because they couldn't find another interpreter. The Washington Post found more interpreters within an hour.
What the fuck! I don't blame the judge, I blame the system! Why did Mahamu Kanneh need an interpreter in the first place? What about the little girl who was raped?
The system failed because it worked so slowly and poorly they had no choice but to drop the case. The Right to a Speedy Trial is a fundmental right, but the details are so gruesome that the system should have worked faster!
People say "what about the children" when it comes to entertainment, music, tv, and video games, but when it really matters does anyone care?
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