Friday, May 1, 2009

Quadriplegic Inmate

From WRAL... http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/5061191/
Also on the front page of the News and Observer
So here's the synopsis of the story.
There was a man, Timothy Helms, who was jailed for three consecutive life sentences for drunk driving.
Allegedly, he lit a fire in his cell and resisted attempts to put it out, and then the guards beat him severely.
He ended up with a broken skull, hemorrhaging in his brain, and he is now a quadriplegic.
There is no evidence in this case that the public can view, because all reports and videos are not considered public records.
Not only will no charges be pressed in the case, but they also won't release him into hospice care!
He's a quadriplegic!
He CAN'T MOVE ANY OF HIS LIMBS!
What's he gonna do?
Go get drunk and drive?
Murder somebody?
HOW?!
Of course, there are multiple sides to the story, the news, the guards, Mr. Helms, and the truth.
Unfortunately, we can't know the whole story.
BUT, if the story is true as it is reported (right...), then this is an outrage!
To add insult to injury, they also handcuffed him on his HOSPITAL BED!
Let's review.
Cognitive brain function, no.
Lack of internal bleeding, no.
Consciousness, no.
USE OF LEGS TO RUN AWAY WITH, no.
Alright, so I'm sure that this is slanted somehow, but still.
What is this world coming to?
Tell me in your comments!

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