“This little girl will be imprisoned by her memories for life, while [the rapist] loses a mere 20 days of his liberty.”.
Robb, an attorney, has helped state legislatures across the US reform laws addressing child sexual abuse.
She added that “rape of a child is one of the most horrendous crimes with lifelong effects on the victim”.
“A sentence of 10 years in prison, or more, would make a lot more sense than one of 10 weekends,” Berkowitz said.
“He’ll be out in a few months, while she will be dealing with the consequences of his crime for many years to come.
“She’s a child, and she was going to have to face her accuser in the courtroom,” Wolford said.
That case was the one that triggered a suspension and his subsequent resignation from the Rochester police department. »
