Calhoun, North High janitor, accused of raping a student
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frenchies2
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Posted 11:59 pm, 11/19/2018
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If there was not any evidence a grand jury would not have indicted him. What does this girl have to gain by saying this. She put herself through court by stating she had sex with a man old enough to be her grandfather. Calhoun had a lot to loose by lying such as his family and freedom. As a school employee he had no right touching her period.
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antithesis
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Posted 8:10 pm, 11/19/2018
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That does make sense, Tilly.
I keep going back and forth on it. We're talking about a 64 year old janitor here, who comes from a different time when if someone asked for a little help, you gave it to them. You didn't call around and try to get backup, you didn't try to get them in trouble, you just gave them a hand.
A few years ago, I might have given a drunk teenager a ride home, too. When I was a teenager, I can't tell you how many times I got a ride from a stranger and didn't think twice about it!
So that's a bad decision on his part, but maybe he just didn't realize the danger he was putting himself in.
But at the same time, there's a lot of people out there that would happily take advantage of a drunk teenage girl.
After 2 years there's just no evidence to prosecute, it all came down to who the jury found to be more believable. Or just liked better.
It honestly should have never gone to trial if the ADA didn't have any actual evidence.
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~glitter and glamour~
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Posted 8:06 pm, 11/19/2018
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"That's not really true, glitter. A rape kit could determine whether she had sex and if a level of force was used, but unless he ej*culated inside of her then there would be no way of knowing whether it was Calhoun or one (or more) of the three guys she was with."
My point being, if there was DNA evidence he could have been found not guilty or convicted. You know that's what I was referring to.
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Hepsibah
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Posted 8:02 pm, 11/19/2018
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Tilly22, what you said makes sense to me.
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Tilly22
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Posted 7:55 pm, 11/19/2018
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I feel like the writer of the JP article believed he was guilty and only reported on the things that made him look that way. The trial lasted a week and a half and the jury heard evidence...... or lack there of......that made them acquit.
I feel sorry for the girl either way. She seems to have rotten friends.
Both parties made mistakes. She shouldn't have put herself in that situation and he should have never gave her a ride home without another adult witness.
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antithesis
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Posted 7:35 pm, 11/19/2018
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While I agree with what you said, had she had a rape kit performed, this whole case could have been proven, either way.
That's not really true, glitter. A rape kit could determine whether she had sex and if a level of force was used, but unless he ej*culated inside of her then there would be no way of knowing whether it was Calhoun or one (or more) of the three guys she was with.
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backwater
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Posted 7:26 pm, 11/19/2018
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The assistant DA and Defense attorney both said that it was only circumstantial evidence and her word against hers.What about the 3 guys that had her out riding around drinking and smoking pot.Is underage drinking a crime?Whether or not anything happened I don't know,but the guy should have called the principal or assistant principal when she showed up at midnight intoxicated.
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~glitter and glamour~
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Posted 3:37 pm, 11/19/2018
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I don't think anyone is wanting to blame her and no, no matter how wasted she was, she didn't deserve anything bad happening but that isn't the reality. When you get wasted with irresponsible people, bad things may happen. And, no, just because she was messed up didn't mean the custodian would take advantage of her.
You can't/shouldn't blame but her but the reality is if you are choosing to live in adult situations and make bad choices, bad things can happen.
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chendo
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Posted 3:31 pm, 11/19/2018
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Thankfully, a court of law has a much tougher burden of proof than does the court of public opinion
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troubled
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Posted 3:27 pm, 11/19/2018
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Maybe the Sheriff's Department needs to dig a little deeper in the well.
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troubled
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Posted 3:27 pm, 11/19/2018
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Very interesting Poker. Too bad that didn't come out in the trial. I'll bet there are others out there too......
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pokerthug
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Posted 2:54 pm, 11/19/2018
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i do know approx. 10 years ago he drove a bus a mt. view school when he missed a girls stop to drop her off. he rode the girl through the whole route them returned her to the school. this happened on 2 occasions on the 2nd the mom met the bus at mt. view school and raised ****. i always said there was something funny about that situation and when this came out there is no doubt in my mind. i just wish i knew the girl or parents name that this happened too. the school downplayed the situation but i bet they all have doubts they covered up for a child molester
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troubled
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Posted 11:38 am, 11/19/2018
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Well first of all, I am not a brilliant person, but I see guilty written all over what is in the JP. So is says he has lost everything. Wife, church family, etc. So if those people didn't believe in him either that has to say something about this man. Maybe this isn't the first time something like this has happened? Just the first time he has been charged with it? Does he have more skeletons in his closet?
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hangsleft
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Posted 11:16 am, 11/19/2018
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There are lots of "had she" moments, but those can not be used against her.
Had she not went with those friends, she wouldn't have gotten drunk/high, been dropped off at the HS, and needed a ride.
You can't blame the victim for the crime occurring against them.
The janitor said he spoke with the girls father when he answered the door. Did the dad not see how drunk she was and ask how that happened? So let's look at dad for a moment. Your drunk daughter was driven home by the school janitor after friends left her without a ride, what would you do?
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~glitter and glamour~
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Posted 9:44 am, 11/19/2018
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"But stopped blaming a teenager for not going immediately to the hospital or calling the police, they are teenagers and known for extremely poor judgement. Same can be said for her ****y friends."
While I agree with what you said, had she had a rape kit performed, this whole case could have been proven, either way.
If you're a teenager going out in the world playing adult games, you have to deal with the adult reality.
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hangsleft
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Posted 9:37 am, 11/19/2018
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The jury hears the evidence that is deemed admissible and legally obtained without prejudice.
We know she has ****y friends and needs to run in a new circle.
What we don't know is if she really believes something happens but because of her state of intoxication it isn't clear who did it or the timeline.
I think her claims should be taken seriously but also look at her ****y friends. Did she black out with them and come around when they kicked her out and in her head thinks the janitor raped her? Who knows, but that is a likely argument.
All claims of sexual assault should be investigated to the fullest.
But stopped blaming a teenager for not going immediately to the hospital or calling the police, they are teenagers and known for extremely poor judgement. Same can be said for her ****y friends.
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antithesis
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Posted 10:18 pm, 11/18/2018
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I agree, glitter, and either way it's a tragedy.
This is why I believe that the tape should be made public. It's the only thing left to question, and if he really confessed then she deserves at least social sympathy. And if he didn't then he deserves the same.
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~glitter and glamour~
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Posted 10:04 pm, 11/18/2018
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"He may not go to prison, but at least people would know that she's not just a drunken liar that was trying to ruin an old man because he turned down her sexual advances."
And if this is true, it has ruined his life.
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antithesis
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Posted 9:50 pm, 11/18/2018
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It would change a lot for the girl. If she was actually raped, told someone, and he got away with it, then this will have a major negative impact on her life.
He may not go to prison, but at least people would know that she's not just a drunken liar that was trying to ruin an old man because he turned down her sexual advances.
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168Amax
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Posted 9:32 pm, 11/18/2018
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Hate to pint out it wouldn't change squat, he was found not guilty,
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