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Police allege that karate-coach cop sexually abused girl, from age 12, for 8 years
Philadelphia Daily News ^ | December 22, 2009 | DAVID GAMBACORTA

Posted on 12/22/2009 6:53:08 AM PST by ConservativeStatement

THEY SAT there together, the 12-year-old girl and the 38-year-old man, alone in a van in sprawling Fairmount Park.

He made the first move, exposing himself to her, asking her to touch him and then to perform oral sex on him, she later told police. When she recoiled, clearly overwhelmed, he took her home.

(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: abuse; donutwatch; karate; rape
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1 posted on 12/22/2009 6:53:09 AM PST by ConservativeStatement
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8 years? That make her 20 years old when the abuse ended?


2 posted on 12/22/2009 6:55:56 AM PST by MNDude (The Republican Congress Economy--1995-2007)
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To: MNDude

Among the thoughts as I read this article, that was one.


3 posted on 12/22/2009 6:57:05 AM PST by ConservativeStatement (Obama lies, Freedom dies)
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Pure trash! Put him in general population and let him fight his way out. We’ll see how well his martial arts training works for him then...


4 posted on 12/22/2009 6:58:44 AM PST by Muddy168 (23 years and change...papers are in to retire at 24.)
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To: ConservativeStatement; xsmommy

If he were a female cop/karate instructor who had preyed upon young boys, a lot of FReepers would be saying “Where were the karate instructors like that when I was a kid?” and “Not Guilty” rather than suggesting that hanging him by his balls would be a fitting punishment for this perv.


5 posted on 12/22/2009 6:59:36 AM PST by VRWCmember
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To: ConservativeStatement

I’ve never really understood how someone could allow themselves to be a victim for such a long time. I know its real, I just don’t understand it.


6 posted on 12/22/2009 7:00:18 AM PST by StolarStorm
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To: ConservativeStatement

“Cop of the Week.” ......................... They mean “weak”, right?


7 posted on 12/22/2009 7:00:24 AM PST by Bringbackthedraft (This isn't my America any more, where is Mrs Cleaver?)
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To: VRWCmember

Because a 12 yo boy could beat the crap out of a woman if he needs to.


8 posted on 12/22/2009 7:02:37 AM PST by pissant (THE Conservative party: www.falconparty.com)
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To: MNDude

Police officials first heard of Wiggins' alleged predatory behavior in 2007. They finally arrested him Nov. 19, the day after he retired from the force.

Despite the abhorrent nature of his alleged crimes, the Police Department never publicly announced Wiggins' arrest on charges that included rape-forcible compulsion, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and statutory sexual assault.

The department's brass didn't even bother to inform the city's Recreation Department of Wiggins' arrest, even though Internal Affairs investigators learned that Wiggins had met his victim at the Olney Recreation Center, where, as recently as last week, he was still giving free karate lessons.

Department of Recreation Commissioner Sue Slawson said she was unaware of Wiggins' case until a Daily News reporter informed her yesterday.

Unbelievable! If true heads need to roll.

9 posted on 12/22/2009 7:04:22 AM PST by The Magical Mischief Tour
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If he were a female cop....

Testify sister!!

10 posted on 12/22/2009 7:04:57 AM PST by laotzu
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To: StolarStorm

It is actually very easy. The prep says he will kill the girl or boy or their family if they tell anyone. Also the victim develops a bond with the abuser in order to survive.


11 posted on 12/22/2009 7:05:05 AM PST by stockpirate (Obama, 5565% disapproval rating, Rasmussen, -21)
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To: ConservativeStatement

The single worst city I have ever been in............I’m just not surprised.


12 posted on 12/22/2009 7:05:33 AM PST by Kakaze (Exterminate Islamofacism and apologize for nothing.....except not doing it sooner!)
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To: ConservativeStatement
This cop needs to submit his application to the Obama administration...he would fit right in with the Safe Schools program and Kevin Jennings.

After all, Obama doesn't want the little girls to be neglected just because the rest of his program's leadership is directing its attention at the boys.

13 posted on 12/22/2009 7:06:58 AM PST by SonOfDarkSkies (Al Qaeda only hijacked commercial aircraft...Obama hijacked the White House!)
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To: The Magical Mischief Tour
Police officials first heard of Wiggins' alleged predatory behavior in 2007. They finally arrested him Nov. 19, the day after he retired from the force.

They didn't want to chance the arrest affecting his pension.

14 posted on 12/22/2009 7:08:33 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Public healthcare looks like it will work as well as public housing did.)
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To: ConservativeStatement

I can see that just not publicizing this arrest when most child-sex arrests are trumpeted loudly to the press constitutes an effort to cover up, no matter what they say.

I can also the possibility of a 20-year-old looking to get back at an ex-lover for something real or imagined in the worst way.


15 posted on 12/22/2009 7:08:46 AM PST by UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide (IN A SMALL TENT WE JUST STAND CLOSER! * IT'S ISLAM, STUPID! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth)
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They finally arrested him Nov. 19, the day after he retired from the force.

Huh.

16 posted on 12/22/2009 7:08:47 AM PST by Mr.Unique (Global Emergency!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

That piece of filth should be killed like the rabid animal he is.

Preferably after being used as some prison gangs rape toy himself for several years before the sentence is carried out.

Any member of law enforcement who commits a crime should face punishment many orders of magnitude greater than any civilian in equal circumstances.


17 posted on 12/22/2009 7:09:01 AM PST by Dr.Zoidberg (Warning: Sarcasm/humor is always engaged. Failure to recognize this may lead to misunderstandings.)
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To: stockpirate
But a 12 year old could have easily told all very early and gotten the perp arrested. I almost wonder if some of the victims enjoy the attention (not understanding that it is wrong and rape) at the time and doesn't feel like a victim... and then later regrets and comes forward.

Of course, this guy being a cop, does make it far more dangerous to tell all... so that is a big factor. We all know that cops tend to protect their own in certain areas. But in cases where the perp isn't a cop... and it goes on for a long long time... I just have to wonder. Its wrong either way... I'm just trying to understand the mindset of the long term victim.
18 posted on 12/22/2009 7:11:22 AM PST by StolarStorm
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19 posted on 12/22/2009 7:12:24 AM PST by Mr.Unique (Global Emergency!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

He keeps his pension.


20 posted on 12/22/2009 7:13:56 AM PST by Leisler (We don't need a third party we need a conservative second party.)
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