Reid Boucher pleads guilty to sex crime involving 12 year old

[Sidney the Kidney]

What are the odds the 12 year old isn't the only victim? People like Boucher don't do the kind of heinous things he did and only do it one time in their life.

 

[Toastman]

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[Kshahdoo]

As far as I understand both sides knew about the case since the begining, and nobody did anyhing. Boucher didn't run away and hide, the girl's parents didn't go to police and started the investigation. I mean Boucher even played at WJC despite Hockey USA knew about the story. But 10 years later the other side all of a sudden changed their minds and blamed him in raping. So why are people that much surprised that court did basically nothing to Boucher and the KHL hasn't thrown him away?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

But 10 years later the other side all of a sudden changed their minds and blamed him in raping.

In those 10 years, the world has changed. Men who did this sort of thing weren't usually held accountable for their actions. Now, more and more often, they are. In the old days, it may not have felt worthwhile to press charges, because the case wasn't likely to go anywhere. That's why all of these women are seeking justice now -- because now they can actually get it.

At least there's no denying what happened. The facts are in no way in dispute. He should see serious jail time, and that's the best outcome here.

 

[Kshahdoo]

In those 10 years, the world has changed. Men who did this sort of thing weren't usually held accountable for their actions. Now, more and more often, they are. In the old days, it may not have felt worthwhile to press charges, because the case wasn't likely to go anywhere. That's why all of these women are seeking justice now -- because now they can actually get it.

At least there's no denying what happened. The facts are in no way in dispute. He should see serious jail time, and that's the best outcome here.

Man, vikings used to do terrible things to people: murder, rape, slave them. Let's sue Scandinavians now, all those Swedes, Danes, Norwegians. I mean, world has changed since then you know...

Raping was always raping, men were jailed for it 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 10 years ago. Ask Mike Tyson about this. If they didn't consider it raping back to then, why do they sue Boucher at all now? If it was rape, why didn't they sue him back to then?

 

[Caeldan]

Man, vikings used to do terrible things to people: murder, rape, slave them. Let's sue Scandinavians now, all those Swedes, Danes, Norwegians. I mean, world has changed since then you know...

Raping was always raping, men were jailed for it 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 10 years ago. Ask Mike Tyson about this. If they didn't consider it raping back to then, why do they sue Boucher at all now? If it was rape, why didn't they sue him back to then?

Things like an effort to reduce victim blaming, and more outlets to speak in a way that your reports aren't minimized are much more relevant...
Also in some cases, it can take therapy /time to get over blaming yourself and work up the ability to speak up and tear open the old wound.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Things like an effort to reduce victim blaming, and more outlets to speak in a way that your reports aren't minimized are much more relevant...
Also in some cases, it can take therapy /time to get over blaming yourself and work up the ability to speak up and tear open the old wound.

Yeah, it's just weird it always happens to more or less famous people. Nobody sues random homeless dudes...

 

[Hanji]

But 10 years later the other side all of a sudden changed their minds and blamed him in raping.?

The victim was 12 at the time. What, you expect a 12 year old to sue Boucher?
That responsibility falls on her parents; which for some reason they didn’t do. Neglectful parents if you ask me. Horrible.

But the victim is an adult now, hence why the lawsuit is coming years after the fact.

 

[Kshahdoo]

The victim was 12 at the time. What, you expect a 12 year old to sue Boucher?
That responsibility falls on her parents; which for some reason they didn’t do. Neglectful parents if you ask me. Horrible.

But the victim is an adult now, hence why the lawsuit is coming years after the fact.

Lol, what about parents? They were 12 year old as well? Btw am I wrong or American kids go to court all the time?

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Yeah, it's just weird it always happens to more or less famous people. Nobody sues random homeless dudes...

Way to play Devil's advocate for the guy who plead guilty to raping a 12 year old. What are you even attempting to do here?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Man, vikings used to do terrible things to people: murder, rape, slave them. Let's sue Scandinavians now, all those Swedes, Danes, Norwegians. I mean, world has changed since then you know...

Raping was always raping, men were jailed for it 100 years ago, 50 years ago, 10 years ago. Ask Mike Tyson about this. If they didn't consider it raping back to then, why do they sue Boucher at all now? If it was rape, why didn't they sue him back to then?

Just.

Stop.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Can we edit the thread title to say Reid Boucher raped a twelve year old?

Because that's what he did.

Also, **** anyone in here actually defending that piece of shit.

 

[coupe89]

It is all about money people thought he had a chance to make money so they turned a blind eye to it. Just look at all sports and hollywood the same thing if people think they can make big money off of you then you can do almost anything. Look at Roman Polanski and how many "feminist" in hollywood support him.

 

[Jets4Life]

What are the odds the 12 year old isn't the only victim? People like Boucher don't do the kind of heinous things he did and only do it one time in their life.

For every sexual assault case that goes to court, I believe the vast majority are never reported at all, and most of the ones that are, are either dropped or not prosecuted. The guy was nearly 18, and raped a 12 year old girl. He's probably done this more than one time, probably several times.

Boucher should have been registered as a sex offender at the very least. It's unreal that he is getting away with this crime with a slap on the wrist.

 

[joelef]

In those 10 years, the world has changed. Men who did this sort of thing weren't usually held accountable for their actions. Now, more and more often, they are. In the old days, it may not have felt worthwhile to press charges, because the case wasn't likely to go anywhere. That's why all of these women are seeking justice now -- because now they can actually get it.

At least there's no denying what happened. The facts are in no way in dispute. He should see serious jail time, and that's the best outcome here.

Women are still getting a free pass for this behavior and other nehaviorars

 

[tarheelhockey]

So Lamoriello's okay with sexually assaulting women and children, so long as you're freshly shaved and suited up. At least he's got his priorities straight...

I mean… this was pretty much the entire society not that long ago.

 

[joelef]

For every sexual assault case that goes to court, I believe the vast majority are never reported at all, and most of the ones that are, are either dropped or not prosecuted. The guy was nearly 18, and raped a 12 year old girl. He's probably done this more than one time, probably several times.

Boucher should have been registered as a sex offender at the very least. It's unreal that he is getting away with this crime with a slap on the wrist.

And yet women continue Yo get a free pass for predatory behaviors

 

[Dr Pepper]

Women are still getting a free pass for this behavior and other nehaviorars

And yet women continue Yo get a free pass for predatory behaviors

What the **** are you even talking about.

 

[MacMacandBarbie]

For every sexual assault case that goes to court, I believe the vast majority are never reported at all, and most of the ones that are, are either dropped or not prosecuted. The guy was nearly 18, and raped a 12 year old girl. He's probably done this more than one time, probably several times.

Boucher should have been registered as a sex offender at the very least. It's unreal that he is getting away with this crime with a slap on the wrist.

I hate when people say this stuff, there is no statistic that backs this up because there is no way of actually knowing something like that.

 

[MacMacandBarbie]

What the **** are you even talking about.

There are numerous cases that set a precedent of women being punished less than men for underage sexual assault, it’s kind of disgusting actually.

 

[MosTLucky]

There are numerous cases that set a precedent of women being punished less than men for underage sexual assault, it’s kind of disgusting actually.

What does that have to do with this case???

 

[MarkusKetterer]

As far as I understand both sides knew about the case since the begining, and nobody did anyhing. Boucher didn't run away and hide, the girl's parents didn't go to police and started the investigation. I mean Boucher even played at WJC despite Hockey USA knew about the story. But 10 years later the other side all of a sudden changed their minds and blamed him in raping. So why are people that much surprised that court did basically nothing to Boucher and the KHL hasn't thrown him away?

The only reason I can see the parents not going to the police is if they thought it was consensual. In that case, it’s just “get him out of the house”, because it’s not against the law for sex to occur between two people of that age. And seeing she was 12, I’m sure it woulda been hard enough to tell them it happened at all, let alone all of the circumstances that went with it. I know when I was 12 I didn’t even like telling my parents we were taking Sex Ed in school. I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell them I had sex, forced or not.

 

[BiolaRunner]

The only reason I can see the parents not going to the police is if they thought it was consensual. In that case, it’s just “get him out of the house”, because it’s not against the law for sex to occur between two people of that age. And seeing she was 12, I’m sure it woulda been hard enough to tell them it happened at all, let alone all of the circumstances that went with it. I know when I was 12 I didn’t even like telling my parents we were taking Sex Ed in school. I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell them I had sex, forced or not.

Also have to take into account the girl would be forced to take the stand and testify, have to relive the ordeal in a case that would pretty much be her word vs his and a guilty verdict isn't a slam dunk

 

[BiolaRunner]

There are numerous cases that set a precedent of women being punished less than men for underage sexual assault, it’s kind of disgusting actually.

I would bet the vast majority of those cases are simply cases of statutory rape where the males were willing participants. That doesn't absolve the females from any wrong doing but it would generally receive a lesser penalty than when the victim is forced into it

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Also have to take into account the girl would be forced to take the stand and testify, have to relive the ordeal in a case that would pretty much be her word vs his and a guilty verdict isn't a slam dunk

True. But I was answering that moreso as to why the parents didn’t go to the police and an investigation occurs. If all the parents got was that something happened, but none of the details, there’s nothing they can do. Plus just going to the police doesn’t automatically result in charges anyway. Just in general, a 17 year old and a 12 year old having sex isn’t illegal.