The outgoing govorner of Kentucky pardoned a convicted child rapist, explaining that it was because the 9-year-old victim's hymen was intact.
Matt Bevin, the outgoing ex-governor of Kentucky, thinks a 9-year-old’s hymen is scientific proof in a child rape case. Now a violent offender is back on the streetslost his reelection campaign to Democratic challenger Andy Beshear in November. But before leaving office, Bevin issued nearly 500 pardons to violent criminals, including murderers and sex offenders, citing his belief in “second chances.” One of those was 41-year-old Micah Schoettle, who was convicted of raping a 9-year-old girl.
That statement in itself is enough to turn even the strongest stomach. But Bevin went on to explain his reasoning for the pardon, and it’s absolutely horrifying.
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