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Barry Bennell

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I can't help wondering how many more there are out there. Back in the 1970s, '80s and '90s, noncing was probably commonplace at pro football clubs, just like it was in other areas from showbiz to Parliament. Although some of the culprits dies without ever facing justice, there must still be quite a few still alive. Scary thought.
 

Krule

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My heart goes out to the victims who had their childhhoods stolen and violated by this beast which then scarred them for the rest of their lives but I also weep for the parents. The feelings of guilt they must carry about inside for trusting their children into this man's care and believing the deceit and lies he spewed can only be imagined. I know from personal experience how enthusiastic and encouraging parents can be if they think their son shows real footballing potential...to later find out that such enthusiasm has put their child in such a dangerous and harmful environment would have a devastating effect upon myself.

The man is scum, pure and simple and if there are more like him (and I am quite sure he was not just a 'one off') then we need to dig them out from their rat holes and put them behind bars. My son was one of the fortunate ones, he never made the grade in the end but he had the support and encouragement from both family and good people within the profession during his attempt to break through the ranks. We owe it to all the genuine coaches/trainers within the game to stop their reputations being tarnished by these parasites.
 

'O Zio

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Only 15 years custodial for over 50 charges of child abuse? Ridiculously lenient sentence IMO.
 

Japhet

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I always remember an interview with Christopher Walkern who played more than his fair share of nutters in the movies. He was asked about his views on the death penalty and his answer was 'We should be asking ourselves what we are saving them for'. I don't know what we're saving Barry Bennell for.
 

'O Zio

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I always remember an interview with Christopher Walkern who played more than his fair share of nutters in the movies. He was asked about his views on the death penalty and his answer was 'We should be asking ourselves what we are saving them for'. I don't know what we're saving Barry Bennell for.

For me spending the rest of your life in prison is a far greater punishment than the death penalty, especially given that it's a pretty quick and painless procedure. If the death penalty meant you'd die a slow and agonizing death then maybe you could argue otherwise, but if I ever did anything like that I'd bite your hand off to get the death penalty over life in prison.
 

Japhet

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For me spending the rest of your life in prison is a far greater punishment than the death penalty, especially given that it's a pretty quick and painless procedure. If the death penalty meant you'd die a slow and agonizing death then maybe you could argue otherwise, but if I ever did anything like that I'd bite your hand off to get the death penalty over life in prison.

Under normal circumstances, Barry Bennell will be released back into society at some point.
 

'O Zio

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Under normal circumstances, Barry Bennell will be released back into society at some point.

If it were up to me these people would be left to rot in prison until they die. No chance of parole, no "compassionate leave" or any of that nonsense.

What I don't understand with this case is what more would the bloke have had to do to get life in prison? How has he only got 15 years essentially? It just seems pathetically short given that he had dozens and dozens of victims. I'd expect 15 years if it had been 1 or 2 kids maybe, but given he had over 50 proven victims I just don't understand such a lenient punishment
 

mpickard2087

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Only 15 years custodial for over 50 charges of child abuse? Ridiculously lenient sentence IMO.

What sentences aren't these days though? But I agree, this guy shouldn't have any possibility of coming out of prison and he/we should know that.
 

mark87

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Its cases like these where I feel the death penalty needs bringing back. I know it never will though.
 

Fowl!

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My argument for the death penalty is that I could pull a lever and dig a hole, but I could not spend my life looking after these fiends until they die, and I don’t expect anyone else to have to do so either.
 

Nerine

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With him being a nonce, I'd imagine once he's inside he'll probably wish he was dead...
 

'O Zio

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With him being a nonce, I'd imagine once he's inside he'll probably wish he was dead...

Doubt it. I suspect he'll be in protective custody in a special wing of the prison so the other inmates won't have access to him. Also he's going to prison in the UK so it's not like one of those American prisons you see on documentaries.
 
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