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++http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/the-dreamin-demon/7e0dce2fe6159d76631df2f10e1fbcea++
++http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Inmate-Attacks-Prison-Guard-Douglas-Burden-Chokes-Kenneth-Moon-At-Orient-Road-Jail-Tampa-Florida/Article/200911115439605?f=rss++ Surveillance cameras spotted Douglas Burden, 24, charging at 64-year-old Kenneth Moon in Orient Road Jail, Tampa. Mr Moon was the sole guard in a prison block that houses 62 inmates, when Burden pounced, Central Florida News 13's website said. The attacker quickly swung an arm around the jailer's neck, put the older man in a choke hold and started strangling him. Jerry Dieguez Jr, detained over an armed home invasion charge, was the first rescuer to reach Burden and hit him with a "haymaker" punch, according to Tampa Bay Online (TBO). The blow sent all three men crashing to the ground. Two more inmates, an alleged killer and a man accused of drug trafficking, then helped prise Burden's arm off Mr Moon's throat, before another prisoner radioed for help. Guards eventually restrained the attacker, who has been held since March 14 over driving and drug trafficking charges. The prisoners who stopped Burden were credited with saving their jailer's life. "Their past acts aside, you know, you've got to applaud them for what they did," Jim Previtera, of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, told TBO. ------------- Thoughts? |
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It has been the lead story in the Tampa Bay area since it happened. The prisoners who aided the Deputy will be receiving letters of appreciation that can in turn be brought to the attention of the court. The Sheriff is being a stand-up guy and the prisoners certainly deserve some recognition for what they did.
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Dealing in drugs or committing other crimes does not necessarly make one a lesser human being! |
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Having an ex-con relative, I can agree with that statement. But very commendable actions by all rescuers!  |
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62:1 is not a good ratio. |
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Really....I think they need to re-think their plan... |
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Events certainly support such a re-think, but the fact remains that 61 out of 62 sided with the guard. That, of course, does not mitigate the savage attack on the guard, but it does suggest that a large presence of guard may not be needed on all occasions. |
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Valid point.
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I agree.......... |
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Kudos to the inmates who did the right thing.
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That is nothing, we had like anywhere between 60 and 80 to 1 ratio where I worked...I am grateful the inmates helped out the Corrections Deputy, but the sad news is it is not a popular thing to do for inmates to assist staff even though it does happen occasionally, more than likely this may even put some inmates in a more dangerous situation while serving their time. |
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In general you are no doubt correct, but with regard to the Orient Road Jail based on the daily TV news and newspaper accounts most of the inmates have either been there before, will be there again or both. That changes the dynamic at least a little in favor of inmates being not quite as assaultive toward guards. |
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