# Stupid Privileged White Kid Gets 6 Months for Rape, Father describes it as "20 minutes of action" **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [June 7, 2016, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733 "2016-06-07T14:12:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/101 "2016-06-08T15:18:23Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > Or he could just be honest about it: “He is truly sorry _that he got caught_.” And convicted. Expressing remorse AFTER he puts the victim through a jury trial, and after he gets on the stand and lies to his teeth is bullshit. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/102 "2016-06-08T16:15:35Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > The kid clearly knew he was in the wrong. The two swedes had to chase him down and tackle him. > [@Kobal2](#): > > So what you’re saying is, he got stepped on by two Swede dudes ? Surely, you are going to Hell. It’s cool; [Hell’s got all the good bands anyway.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsNmlq1osNs) ---
**Author:** ![Damuri\_Ajashi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/103 "2016-06-08T17:13:37Z")
So “affulenza” is when you have lived such an economically priveleged background that you can’t really be held responsible for killing 4 people… so what do you call it when a white dude can’t be held responsible for raping a girl mostly because he is a white dude going to Stanford? ---
**Author:** ![Randolph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Randolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randolph)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/104 "2016-06-08T17:40:06Z")
America. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/105 "2016-06-08T17:41:01Z")
Affluence, strain B. Also known as “Daddy can afford a whole law firm!” ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/106 "2016-06-08T17:41:36Z")
> [@Damuri\_Ajashi](#): > > So “affulenza” is when you have lived such an economically priveleged background that you can’t really be held responsible for killing 4 people… > > so what do you call it when a white dude can’t be held responsible for raping a girl mostly because he is a white dude going to Stanford? Thursday. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/107 "2016-06-08T19:08:51Z")
[Recalling this judge will lead to harsher sentences for Black and Latino criminals](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/06/08/should-an-unpopular-sentence-in-the-stanford-rape-case-cost-a-judge-his-job/judicial-recall-will-inevitably-lead-to-harsher-sentences) Huh. I’m conflicted, I think he does have a point, but I’m not sure people should avoid the consequences of poor actions even for the greater good. During the financial crisis I wanted the heads of those responsible to roll regardless of the consequences to the economy down the road. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/108 "2016-06-08T19:23:58Z")
> [@Sitnam](#): > > [Recalling this judge will lead to harsher sentences for Black and Latino criminals](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/06/08/should-an-unpopular-sentence-in-the-stanford-rape-case-cost-a-judge-his-job/judicial-recall-will-inevitably-lead-to-harsher-sentences) But, oddly enough, will have no impact on sentences for white kids with rich parents. ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/109 "2016-06-08T19:30:58Z")
> [@Sitnam](#): > > [Recalling this judge will lead to harsher sentences for Black and Latino criminals](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/06/08/should-an-unpopular-sentence-in-the-stanford-rape-case-cost-a-judge-his-job/judicial-recall-will-inevitably-lead-to-harsher-sentences) > > Huh. I’m conflicted, I think he does have a point I don’t. Blacks and Latinos \*already \*routinely get the book thrown at them, especially when they’re convicted of crimes against white folks and even more so when they’re convicted of crimes against white women. Look up the stats. Beyond that, let justice prevail though the Heavens fall. ---
**Author:** ![Valgard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/7feea3/32.png) [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/110 "2016-06-08T19:40:17Z")
It gets better, the assailant is now blaming “party culture” and “peer pressure”. [http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Stanford-Rapist-Blames-Party-Culture-7970881.php](http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Stanford-Rapist-Blames-Party-Culture-7970881.php) Is this guy plus his family and friends simply incapable of making a statement that doesn’t spray blame all around the place, everywhere except where it belongs? If he wants to be seen as trying to properly deal with what he did, it’s not that hard to write an honest apology: 1. Admit what you did. “I committed an awful and inexcusable sexual assault on the victim”. 2. Take responsibility. “I have nobody to blame but myself for my actions. Being drunk is not an excuse for what I did.” 3. Say you’re sorry. “I apologize without reservation for what I have done.” And then try and tell people what you’ll do that will in some way atone for your actions and ensure that you never do something like that again. Join AA. Do community service talking to kids about making good decisions and respecting people. Work at a rape crisis center. Whatever. Someone needs to tell “his side” that they are not making themselves look any better. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/111 "2016-06-08T20:36:29Z")
> [@Valgard](#): > > It gets better, the assailant is now blaming “party culture” and “peer pressure”. > > [http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Stanford-Rapist-Blames-Party-Culture-7970881.php](http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Stanford-Rapist-Blames-Party-Culture-7970881.php) “I’ve lost two jobs solely based on the reporting of my case.” Uh, I don’t think it was _solely_ based on the reporting. It might also be somewhat related to you raping a woman. Unbelievable. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/112 "2016-06-08T20:50:22Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > “I’ve lost two jobs solely based on the reporting of my case.” > > Uh, I don’t think it was _solely_ based on the reporting. It might also be somewhat related to you raping a woman. > > Unbelievable. Nope it’s totally the fault of the media! It’s not possible that he lousy two jobs because of his “action”- it’s those damn journalists! ---
**Author:** ![dasmoocher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dbc845/32.png) [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/113 "2016-06-08T21:09:05Z")
> [@TroutMan](#): > > “I’ve lost two jobs solely based on the reporting of my case.” > > Uh, I don’t think it was _solely_ based on the reporting. It might also be somewhat related to you raping a woman. > > Unbelievable. Also: "I wish I never was good at swimming or had the opportunity to attend Stanford, so maybe the newspapers wouldn’t want to write stories about me.” Maybe if you didn’t rape someone they wouldn’t be writing about you. ---
**Author:** ![neofishboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/neofishboy/32/444_2.png) [@neofishboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neofishboy)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/114 "2016-06-08T21:12:29Z")
Oh my God. He’s lost his urge to party. Jesus, what kind of life is that … ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/115 "2016-06-08T21:16:30Z")
I like this one: > [@Brock Turner](#): > > I wish I never was good at swimming or had the opportunity to attend Stanford, so maybe the newspapers wouldn’t want to write stories about me. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/116 "2016-06-08T21:52:12Z")
> [@Sitnam](#): > > [Recalling this judge will lead to harsher sentences for Black and Latino criminals](http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/06/08/should-an-unpopular-sentence-in-the-stanford-rape-case-cost-a-judge-his-job/judicial-recall-will-inevitably-lead-to-harsher-sentences) Typical liberal apologists, throwing women under the bus. “We have to defend Bill Clinton’s sexual harassment, otherwise, the conservatives will have scored a political point!” Now it’s “We have to allow this judge to sentence rapists lightly, or else minorities will get heavy sentences!” Keep voting for these guys, feminists. Maybe your interests (other than the sacred right to abortion) will come first in line some day. Any year, now. ---
**Author:** ![psychobunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/54ee81/32.png) [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/117 "2016-06-08T21:52:55Z")
For the sake of completeness, his whole statement is [here](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3631784/My-life-shattered-Stanford-party-culture-Swim-team-rapist-blames-alcohol-refuses-apologize-victim-newly-released-statement-judge.html) (scroll down). He was just a poor innocent midwesterner who needed to gain approval of the other guys on the swim team and everybody was drinking and hooking up and he was too young and naive to know better and besides she consented.:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/118 "2016-06-08T21:55:11Z")
A family friend had apparently set up a fundraising site to help this poor family. It’s been taken down now, the web never forgets. > **[Dan & Carleen Turner, Brock’s Parents: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know](https://heavy.com/news/2016/06/brock-turner-parents-father-dad-mother-mom-dan-carleen-facebook-page-20-minutes-of-action/)** > > Convicted attempted rapist Brock Turner shouldn't have received a long stint in prison because of "20 minutes of action," according to his father Dan. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffes\_Can\_t\_Dance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@Giraffes\_Can\_t\_Dance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffes_Can_t_Dance)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/119 "2016-06-08T22:21:27Z")
Per normal liberal agenda, the OP’s title to this thread is meant to race bait. As if the race of the jerk involved in this case holds any relevance. When liberals aren’t expressing hatred for America, they’re expressing hatred for white people. The young man involved is a piece of garbage. His father, expressing the desperation of a parent attempting to save their child, said something incredibly ignorant. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2016, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733/120 "2016-06-08T22:37:23Z")
> [@Giraffes\_Can\_t\_Dance](#): > > When liberals aren’t expressing hatred for America, they’re expressing hatred for white people. The two aren’t mutually exclusive, you know. I can hate what the American Dream has become while at the same time holding you beneath contempt. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-privileged-white-kid-gets-6-months-for-rape-father-describes-it-as-20-minutes-of-action/756733.md?page=7)