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US court upholds Dharun Ravi's conviction


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DarthVader
US legal system is dumb and not perfect
by DarthVader on May 22, 2012 12:44 AM

I guess people outside the US are not exposed to the subtleties of the American Justice system, especially in criminal cases.

Who you are, your race, ethnic background, and what the jury (usually majority white) thinks of you, plays a huge role in whether you even go to court, get sentenced, what jail time you get, or even if you get convicted.

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Vishvaksenah E
Suppose...
by Vishvaksenah E on May 21, 2012 11:29 PM  | Hide replies

....Dharun Ravi was a Caucasian and Clementi was of an Indian origin, what would have been the judgement.
I presume it would have been totally different.

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DarthVader
Re: Suppose...
by DarthVader on May 22, 2012 12:40 AM
This would not have even made it to Court. The DA will not take up such cases. Just look at what is happening with Travon Martin. That case is not in court either, despite that guy being killed.

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apurva singh
dumbindiansInUS...
by apurva singh on May 21, 2012 10:35 PM  | Hide replies

...do not understand US law. and think they can send petitions here and there to get there way. this clownRavi still thinks he did just a small prank or so. childishandpeurile indians should learn to take responsibility and grow up.

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SUNNY ARORA
Re: dumbindiansInUS...
by SUNNY ARORA on May 21, 2012 10:41 PM
US Laws are far better than Indian laws.

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MrApprentice
Re: dumbindiansInUS...
by MrApprentice on May 21, 2012 11:02 PM
Was the boy who commited suicide was grown up or was a kid?

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Ajit Birdi
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by Ajit Birdi on May 21, 2012 11:20 PM
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Ajit Birdi
Re: Re: Re: dumbindiansInUS...
by Ajit Birdi on May 21, 2012 11:21 PM
Clementi, 18, threw himself off the George Washington Bridge on September 22, 2010,
I hope you know his age now.

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shilpy
Re: dumbindiansInUS...
by shilpy on May 21, 2012 11:26 PM
i agree with you apurva, but this is clash of cultures in a way. the idea of personal liberty and responsibility run very deep in usa. as does the right to privacy, and being truthful in your words and conduct. in india those values are not taken seriously. the result is loss of credibility.

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