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35. He will pay a fine of $4,395 and serve probation in his fancy house - btw - he may have molested son

Sun Mar 30, 2014, 12:56 PM

Mar 2014

In June 2008, he avoided mandatory prison time by pleading guilty to a single count of fourth-degree rape in a deal arranged by Maurer and prosecutor Renee Hrivnak, court records show.

Hrivnak could not be reached to discuss the plea deal, but Joseph Rogalsky, spokesman for Biden's office, said, "We cannot comment on that."

Superior Court Judge Jan Jurden sentenced Richards to eight years in prison but suspended that for Level II probation, which requires monthly visits with a case officer. Jurden also ordered him to pay $4,395 to the Delaware Violent Crimes Compensation Board, records filed with the lawsuit show.

"This self-confessed, admitted rapist and child abuser didn't go to jail, and, in fact, he stays in luxury where he has always been," attorney Thomas C. Crumplar, who represents the children and Richards' ex-wife Tracy, said during a news conference Tuesday.

http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2014/03/18/du-pont-heir-faces-child-sex-lawsuit/6565107/

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Judge said du Pont heir 'will not fare well' in prison - gives him probation for rape of 3 yr old [View all] Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 OP

He should have thought of that when he raped his 3-year-old daughter LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #1

nailed it nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #19

Yes Dorian Gray Mar 2014 #144

This judge appointed 2x by Dem.Govs through 2025. Divernan Mar 2014 #149

She'd hoped to be named new Chief Justice of DE Supreme Court by Dem. Governor. Divernan Mar 2014 #150

Corporate bigwigs rape the US economy & rape 3 year olds. Divernan Mar 2014 #151

Exactly! Wind Dancer Apr 2014 #173

Another severe case of Affluenza... SomethingFishy Mar 2014 #2

My thoughts exactly. smokey nj Mar 2014 #3

It's infectious TexasTowelie Mar 2014 #9

So why aren't we all catching it???? dickthegrouch Mar 2014 #58

Most of us were innoculated before birth Orrex Mar 2014 #79

So vaccinations really are dangerous? dickthegrouch Mar 2014 #82

That's exactly it. LisaL Mar 2014 #20

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2014 #39

Presumably. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2014 #40

very. Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #41

The heir to Dupont? SomethingFishy Mar 2014 #42

doesn't work, lives off of trust fund Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #47

Why should he work? He has affluenza after all. LisaL Mar 2014 #55

I know, rite? LAGC Mar 2014 #78

This case is so vile, it's made me sick to my stomach. adirondacker Mar 2014 #94

The 1% is becoming brazen about their privileges -- n/t mazzarro Mar 2014 #96

If you are rich, you are a victim! Helen Borg Mar 2014 #99

Isn't that sort of the whole point for prison in the first place? baldguy Mar 2014 #4

Depends on how you take "not faring well". Neither the poor nor the rich... Silent3 Mar 2014 #80

+100! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2014 #122

Raping a child is not a non-violent crime. JDPriestly Mar 2014 #135

Of course I agree with you on that! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2014 #136

+1 TomClash Mar 2014 #124

So true. Nobody fares well in prison. Live and Learn Mar 2014 #133

By 'won't fare well' the judge meant AtheistCrusader Mar 2014 #137

Affluenza strikes again. flamin lib Mar 2014 #5

That's not a cure. cui bono Mar 2014 #23

Wow that's horrible treestar Mar 2014 #6

Seriously ...? etherealtruth Mar 2014 #7

and this would be our rape culture boys and girls. that is gettting progressively worse as we see seabeyond Mar 2014 #8

No it's affluenza. It's a two tiered justice system. CFLDem Mar 2014 #112

the little girl was privileged also and lookey... didnt get her any benefits. now did it. nt seabeyond Mar 2014 #113

Omg thank you for proving my point. CFLDem Mar 2014 #114

omg... wtf? seabeyond Mar 2014 #115

Exactly my thoughts CFLDem Mar 2014 #116

" lenient sentence for raping is a perfect example since it only happens to rich f&cks." seabeyond Mar 2014 #117

Post removed Post removed Mar 2014 #134

Those are exceptions to the rule CFLDem Mar 2014 #160

are you seriously suggesting Blue_Tires Mar 2014 #164

probably not a black defendant. but, definitely happening with middle aged white men that seabeyond Mar 2014 #165

Talk about pick and choose. WCLinolVir Mar 2014 #156

That judge should be disbarred. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #10

I think she thought she could get away with decision, rape case just made public a month ago Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #22

My Statement still stands. I repeat: THAT JUDGE SHOULD BE DISBARRED. Thank you. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #24

+1 redqueen Mar 2014 #93

Oh, my, freaking, GORD. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2014 #11

To me, it should have been protective custody in jail + counseling. People with a bit RKP5637 Mar 2014 #34

I'm sure that a great many low-income prisoners will have their sentences commuted Orrex Mar 2014 #12

Most people dont' fare well in prison. LisaL Mar 2014 #38

The judge meant he wouldn't survive his first night in the prison. AtheistCrusader Mar 2014 #138

So when you see this lady driving around in a new SUV snooper2 Mar 2014 #13

Cash is always the judge Tsiyu Mar 2014 #89

That was my first thought, too. Check her financials, and everyone in her family. They could have Ghost in the Machine Mar 2014 #118

Or if she runs for office n/t BuelahWitch Mar 2014 #120

Money wins. 840high Mar 2014 #14

USA = Money First, People Last! Sad ... n/t RKP5637 Mar 2014 #37

Yep, The judge was probably paid off by all that DuPont family money. Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #65

Agreed 100%...there are things that the profit motive cannot help. Moostache Mar 2014 #77

An heir to a family worth billions. A judge normally considered tough lets a child rapist go free. Nye Bevan Mar 2014 #15

*scratches head* gee I have no clue nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #17

So the rich don't belong in prison because they might receive harsh punishment Auntie Bush Mar 2014 #71

Look at them defending it: treestar Mar 2014 #101

What is the judge's record for sentencing Skidmore Mar 2014 #16

Looks like equality before the law does not apply to the wealthy malaise Mar 2014 #18

I'm sure that cost was figured into the Vig PeoViejo Mar 2014 #25

Subpoena the bank accounts of all involved in this case. There was more than one child, see below.nt freshwest Mar 2014 #69

Yes, because everyone else in prison is flourishing. They're all just living it up. Solly Mack Mar 2014 #21

Don't worry, poor people are used to it. polichick Mar 2014 #60

Yep. Some people think exactly that. Solly Mack Mar 2014 #64

Wow. Our "justice" system SUCKS! City Lights Mar 2014 #26

yes, remember the story of the less affluent women who fired gun into the air Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #28

Yup, and it makes me sick to my stomach. City Lights Mar 2014 #30

Actually, she's facing 60 now. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2014 #46

whoa! Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #48

No justice! cui bono Mar 2014 #27

Is this judge under the impression that working class child molesters do just fine in prison? Douglas Carpenter Mar 2014 #29

Anyone who rapes a child Louisiana1976 Mar 2014 #31

but he's promised never to do it again Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #43

Still running loose in society with so many others. I won't say what I really think... n/t freshwest Mar 2014 #61

Please don't link to before it's news alp227 Mar 2014 #163

There are four degrees to rape? malthaussen Mar 2014 #32

The Judge considered "unique characteristics" Jack Rabbit Mar 2014 #33

He will pay a fine of $4,395 and serve probation in his fancy house - btw - he may have molested son Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #35

I have no idea Dorian Gray Mar 2014 #145

And then delivered a shining example of JustUS hootinholler Mar 2014 #36

Club Fed is only for people convicted of federal crimes, which child rape is not jmowreader Mar 2014 #142

Laws are spider webs... Ka hrnt Mar 2014 #44

This family has been inbreeding to keep outsiders from getting any of their money. Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2014 #45

So what, the three year old didn't fare so well around DuPont, either. marble falls Mar 2014 #49

?! Adsos Letter Mar 2014 #50

I can't help but wonder what she was paid to reach that decision... magical thyme Mar 2014 #51

Another glaring problem Texasgal Mar 2014 #52

How long should we put up with this oligarchy we live in. We complain and complain rhett o rick Mar 2014 #53

This Judge is beyond disgusting. 2banon Mar 2014 #54

another victim of affluensa I see. notadmblnd Mar 2014 #56

It's contagious! LAGC Mar 2014 #57

A lot of people don't fare well in prison. I know I wouldn't. LuvNewcastle Mar 2014 #59

Prisons are for poor people....DUH! VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #62

WTF? lillypaddle Mar 2014 #63

Oh My God. sufrommich Mar 2014 #66

So if these people are "suffering" from madmom Mar 2014 #67

I think a good dose of "redistribution of wealth" might be just what the doctor ordered. LAGC Mar 2014 #70

a different problem here qazplm Mar 2014 #68

Perhaps a medical treatment could be applied fairly Half-Century Man Mar 2014 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author guyton Mar 2014 #73

Wouldn't the State Atty General have subpoena power over Jurdens' financial records? 2banon Mar 2014 #110

What's more disgusting to me than this favoritism for the rich is the general prison conditions... Silent3 Mar 2014 #74

Nobody seems to care if prisoners are raped or beaten. LuvNewcastle Mar 2014 #88

What is fourth degree rape? CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #75

fourth degree rape - Delaware Liberal_in_LA Mar 2014 #81

So fourth degree rape is... Statutory rape CSStrowbridge Mar 2014 #105

Wasn't it a du Pont heir YarnAddict Mar 2014 #76

The rich have separated themselves from the nation state. alfredo Mar 2014 #87

What if he violates probation? I bet he won't go to jail alfredo Mar 2014 #83

What? peabody Mar 2014 #84

The DuPonts own Delaware... uberblonde Mar 2014 #85

One set of laws for the rich, and another set for us CanonRay Mar 2014 #86

Carrot and stick salib Mar 2014 #90

??? heaven05 Mar 2014 #91

There's no rape culture BainsBane Mar 2014 #92

Maybe lsewpershad Mar 2014 #95

If you're wealthy enough, you can break every law in the US and not serve time. disgusting! williesgirl Mar 2014 #97

Has this been posted to #rapecultureiswhen on Twitter? n/t factsarenotfair Mar 2014 #98

This lady just padded her retirement portfolio bloomington-lib Mar 2014 #100

The problem seems to have started with the prosecutor.... Princess Turandot Mar 2014 #102

Check Hrivnak's accounts, too. toby jo Mar 2014 #161

But say justice, laws, value, etc. ZombieHorde Mar 2014 #103

another sell-out of the rich by a judge... chillfactor Mar 2014 #104

That judge should be disbarred. Vashta Nerada Mar 2014 #106

If someone raped my 3 yr. old daughter, they'd be much safer in prison. nt Zorra Mar 2014 #107

The probably-now-rich judge has rendered her decision, shameful as it was. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2014 #108

this makes me physically ill fizzgig Mar 2014 #109

That poor baby girl. Control-Z Mar 2014 #111

A travesty of justice. nt raccoon Mar 2014 #119

This is beyond the pale. Enthusiast Mar 2014 #121

She acts like zentrum Mar 2014 #123

He is a "maker", after all... nikto Mar 2014 #125

You just can't find a tumbril when you need one, can you? n/t eridani Mar 2014 #126

"Money doesn't talk it swears." The Wizard Mar 2014 #127

DuPont, huh? Another piece of mafia trash gets away with capital crimes? loudsue Mar 2014 #128

Wonder what Attorney General Biden would have to say woodsprite Mar 2014 #129

The hell with disbarring fujiyama Mar 2014 #130

3 year olds don't fare well after being raped. BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2014 #131

Another person who doesn't like to look back, I guess. grahamhgreen Mar 2014 #132

Judge Jan Jurden DeSwiss Mar 2014 #139

The sentence is extremely lenient davidpdx Mar 2014 #140

You have mastered the Art of the Understatement. Alas. WinkyDink Mar 2014 #148

This is a perfect example behind the meaning of my username. nt justiceischeap Mar 2014 #141

Wow Dorian Gray Mar 2014 #143

Right. A night in prison isn't going to feel like a night at the Hilton. In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #146

That judgment is absolutely sickening. TxDemChem Mar 2014 #147

Another affluenza case.... blackspade Mar 2014 #152

another "Grand Bargain" benefiting the rich? nt pragmatic_dem Mar 2014 #153

Another duPont that didn't yesphan Mar 2014 #154

and yet another Dupont family (inlaw) salin Mar 2014 #167

Does anyone fare well in prison? nt Deep13 Mar 2014 #155

K&R n/t lupinella Mar 2014 #157

How's that little girl faring in her life-long prison of emotional anguish? whatchamacallit Mar 2014 #158

good questîon Liberal_in_LA Apr 2014 #175

So that's the standard now? "Will not fare well"? Doesn't that apply to just about everybody FFS? truebrit71 Mar 2014 #159

Really! Where's my card?!! KansDem Mar 2014 #166

A criminal justice system shows its criminal face again rafeh1 Mar 2014 #162

Someone should check recent deposits in the accounts of the judge. obxhead Mar 2014 #168

Calling anonymous. Get to work on this judge. nilesobek Mar 2014 #169

My thoughts TNNurse Mar 2014 #170

Kick n/t Tx4obama Apr 2014 #171

Followup: Beau Biden defends handling of du Pont heir sex case PoliticAverse Apr 2014 #172

thank u for update Liberal_in_LA Apr 2014 #174