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WHOA! .... Bill Conlin resigns amid child molestation investigation

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Evil ... Thy name is Orville Redenbacher!!, Dec 20, 2011.

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  1. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    An edited watered down version will be on line soon.
     
    Drip, Dec 20, 2011
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  2. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    That is not uncommon at all in these cases. The abuse by the former mayor of Portland and governor of Oregon, that didn't surface in public until 30 years after the fact, although there was a private settlement about 15 years after the incident.
     
    LongTimeListener, Dec 20, 2011
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  3. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Plus - as we all know - victims of sexual abuse often keep it quiet.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Dec 20, 2011
    #27
  4. Rumpleforeskin

    Rumpleforeskin Active Member

    Here is the story...

    http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20111220_Four_say_Philly_Daily_News_writer_Bill_Conlin_sexually_abused_them_as_children.html?viewAll=y
     
    Rumpleforeskin, Dec 20, 2011
    #28
  5. Raiders

    Raiders Guest

    Why would anyone guess? Not directed solely at you, Versatile, but stories such as these are too serious (and mysterious) for guesses and speculation before the facts are established.

    And the guesses and speculation fuel the gossip that is exacerbated, and then the heated debate is running wild again.

    Nothing is certain in the early hours of huge scandals. That's where restraint must be exercised.
     
    Raiders, Dec 20, 2011
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  6. clintrichardson

    clintrichardson Active Member

    Such an ugly story.

    And the victims say they were motivated to come forward now in part because of memories stirred up by the Sandusky story. I wonder how often that is happening around the country
     
    clintrichardson, Dec 20, 2011
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  7. Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)

    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L) Active Member

    Excuse me for the basic questions but A) was Conlin at the Daily News in the 70's and B) does Conlin have any kids?
     
    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Dec 20, 2011
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  8. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Jesus Christ.
     
    MileHigh, Dec 20, 2011
    #32
  9. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    B. It's in the story that the niece came forward when she went to Conlin's wife's funeral and Conlin talked about his grandchildren and she feared for their safety.

    But when Conlin's wife, Irma, died in 2009, Blanchet decided to attend the funeral. Conlin gave the eulogy and made reference to the couple's grandchildren. Blanchet, who did not know her uncle had grandchildren, said she began to worry about the children's safety, and decided to tell some of her relatives what her uncle had done to her.
     
    MileHigh, Dec 20, 2011
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  10. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    Very strong story. Unassailable with the comments from relatives who were adults and knew about it at the time it happened. Conlin can't be prosecuted and can't repair his reputation. Ditch the lawyer, give up and live out the last miserable days with the shades drawn.
     
    LongTimeListener, Dec 20, 2011
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  11. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Jeez. If that's the watered down story, I'd hate to see the original.
     
    Moderator1, Dec 20, 2011
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  12. poindexter

    poindexter Well-Known Member

    He's got a condo in the Dominican and F-U money, remember?
     
    poindexter, Dec 20, 2011
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