Taxpayers to pay convicted killer $6,000 for worn-out sneakers - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Biggworm · 2009-09-28, 02:08 PM

OTTAWA — An appeal court has confirmed that Canadian taxpayers must pay $6,000 for the “pain and suffering” endured by U.S. multiple murderer Gregory McMaster who injured his knee after prison officials deliberately failed to promptly replace his worn-out running shoes.

hugh · 2009-09-28, 02:37 PM

As sensational a headline this is, I don't have a problem with the judgement.

I agree that murderers should be in prison and I agree that some rights, such as the ability to vote should be taken from criminals, however, I don't think they should be treated like animals or abused by the prison staff.

Jailers must be held accountable for abuse of prisoners.

Biggworm · 2009-09-28, 02:50 PM

^^^ It is a bit sensational as a headline. I just can't understand why the guy wasn't given a new pair of shoes considering iIf the settlement was $6000 the total cost i.e. lawyers, court costs etc. must have been much more.

2009-09-28, 02:08 PM	#1
Biggworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 157	Taxpayers to pay convicted killer $6,000 for worn-out sneakers OTTAWA — An appeal court has confirmed that Canadian taxpayers must pay $6,000 for the “pain and suffering” endured by U.S. multiple murderer Gregory McMaster who injured his knee after prison officials deliberately failed to promptly replace his worn-out running shoes. __________________ Luceo Non Uro

2009-09-28, 02:37 PM	#2
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	As sensational a headline this is, I don't have a problem with the judgement. I agree that murderers should be in prison and I agree that some rights, such as the ability to vote should be taken from criminals, however, I don't think they should be treated like animals or abused by the prison staff. Jailers must be held accountable for abuse of prisoners. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2009-09-28, 02:50 PM	#3
Biggworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 157	^^^ It is a bit sensational as a headline. I just can't understand why the guy wasn't given a new pair of shoes considering iIf the settlement was $6000 the total cost i.e. lawyers, court costs etc. must have been much more. __________________ Luceo Non Uro

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