They have released the names of the 12 runners who were cited. Here is a summary of a few:
Those cited include scientists, a doctoral candidate, a Fiske Planetarium docent, University of Colorado students and a cook. If convicted of indecent exposure, they would have to register as sex offenders.In other words, these are all smart people who are capable of doing a lot of positive stuff for society within the next 10 years. However, that is assuming that they stay off the sex offender registry.
Amy argues that citing them with indecent exposure is overkill. Police had another option which doesn't require the sex offender registry: disorderly conduct.
In my opinion, it might be easier for them to be cleared of the indecent exposure citation. When put into context, running nude through a crowd that is there expecting them at a 10th annual event cannot be considered "indecent". However, if they're not cleared of the charge, the impact is far worse for both them and for society.
Those that are nearby should try to attend the hearings. They're scheduled for December 17th (for 10 of them) and January 12th (for the other 2). Mark your calendars! See Amy's post for all the information (phone numbers, location, etc.).
2 comments:
Hey, I had a costume just like tht in 7th grade, but with a sheet on me. Guess I was just getting ready...
Let me tell you, those pumpkins are heavy, smelly, and slimy. Never again,even naked!
When they throw serious charges at a defendant in a situation like this,it's usually a chess move.They want the defendants to accept a deal.I hope they don't do it,that would be a bad precedent.
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