Woman Blames 2-Year-Old's Injuries on "Witchcraft"

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on March 2, 2013 at 7:59pm

That's what happens when you deal with superstitious people. They believe in all sorts of nonsense.

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Permalink Reply by EJN on March 2, 2013 at 8:01pm

Really sad story. 

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on March 2, 2013 at 8:08pm

Bloody hell.  The second ANYONE mentions witchcraft in a US courtroom, the validity of that deponent should be OUT ... THE ... WINDOW!

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Permalink Reply by Pat on March 3, 2013 at 11:13am

Ohh, I think it's rather humorous. Sort of like the defendant who walks into Court, in handcuffs and shackles on his 3rd charge of dealing methamphetamine, while holding the Bible with a hand embroidered cross for a bookmark. Every judge, prosecutor and defense attorney I've ever met would agree that Stevie Wonder can see through that.

After all, they did get 20 years of steady employment - a sledgehammer to make little rocks out of big rocks. Wonder who the witch/warlock in the black robe on the bench was? I can hear the judge now. "Eenie Weenie, Chili Beanie, the spirits are about to speak. And the spirits say - out by 2033!"

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on March 3, 2013 at 12:58pm

Judge Bullwinkle J. Moose?!?  Now THERE's a stretch! [chuckle!]

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Permalink Reply by Pat on March 3, 2013 at 1:12pm

Unfortunately, Loren, there's a few judges I practice in front of that it really isn't that much of a stretch.

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on March 3, 2013 at 11:00pm

Just be careful if he opens a proceeding with: "Hey Rocky!  Watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat...!"

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Permalink Reply by James M. Martin on March 3, 2013 at 1:09pm

All cons get religion once apprehended and most think the judges will give them a break.  Not everyone can afford donations to the RCC in exchange for the local Bish coming to court as a character witness. I am always tempted to tell my clients they are misguided for trusting in "the Lord" since he either does not exist or does not care a whit for the defendant.

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Permalink Reply by Shillamus on March 3, 2013 at 2:01pm

You need a preacher get a preacher

if you need a lawyer get a lawyer

But we do live in a society where all religions are equal.. regardless if we think Atheism is better than the rest.

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Permalink Reply by Secular Forces 2013 on March 3, 2013 at 7:00pm

that's what michelle bachmann would do too

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