Comments on: Sleazy and Predictable

By: Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 04:55:30 +0000

Maybe they can do it somewhere else, but as the Sheriff explained when he was criticized for releasing the video of the attack, he had no choice, because under Florida law, it is public information and he would be violating the law if he didn’t release it. If the case had been handled as a juvenile proceeding, things could have been kept secret, but as soon as the prosecutor decided they would be tried as adults, nothing could be concealed until after the bail hearing.

Actually I’m not sure the individual hasn’t already violated her bail conditions by this association with Dr. Phil, and the bail may be forfeit. That is dependent on the judge. This won’t be tried in Polk County, a defense attorney would be crazy not to move for a change of venue, and the state likes to have these sensational cases tried outside the home counties.

By: Steve Bates

Steve Bates — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:26:38 +0000

I know one mental health care professional who will literally leave the room if Dr. Phil appears on the TV.

How can any person… entertainer, journalist, whatever… claim to have “exclusive rights” to cover a crime story?

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:11:28 +0000

I have to think that this is how the Manson clan started, and some people want to profit from the sociopathy.

This is an an interesting twist – “Hi, I am a doctor, but I play a sick, soul-sucking jerk on television for big bucks.” It’s the new sideshow freak exhibit – “Laugh and deride the psychologically disturbed from the safety of your own home.”

By: distributorcap

distributorcap — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:26:48 +0000

dr phil is actually starting to make jerry springer look credible