NewsWhore
08-13-2009, 06:20 PM
An 18-20 year old, trapped by a mob after he allegedly stole the bag from a woman in the "El Ingenio" section of Santiago, avoided being lynched because he pretended to be dead when a group of furious persons sought revenge and beat him with sticks, stones, pipes and other objects.
One person told Listin Diario reporters Jhonatan Liriano and Ricardo Santana that "he escaped a sure death from us, but at least this criminal won't be so anxious to roam around this sector because we gave him a good beating."
The victim of the mob, whose name was not available, had earlier assaulted university student Vanesia Martinez. Martinez said he threatened her with a knife but she yelled and immediately people caught the would-be thief and the beating began.
This is just another of a growing list of mob violence against alleged criminals caught in the act. Penal lawyer Frank Reinaldo Fermin told the Listin that the collective violence happens due to local frustrations with state prosecution. Furthermore, he said it is difficult for the judiciary to secure a conviction against the mob on charges of 'aggravated homicide.' So far this year only one case has gone to court because the act was taped.
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One person told Listin Diario reporters Jhonatan Liriano and Ricardo Santana that "he escaped a sure death from us, but at least this criminal won't be so anxious to roam around this sector because we gave him a good beating."
The victim of the mob, whose name was not available, had earlier assaulted university student Vanesia Martinez. Martinez said he threatened her with a knife but she yelled and immediately people caught the would-be thief and the beating began.
This is just another of a growing list of mob violence against alleged criminals caught in the act. Penal lawyer Frank Reinaldo Fermin told the Listin that the collective violence happens due to local frustrations with state prosecution. Furthermore, he said it is difficult for the judiciary to secure a conviction against the mob on charges of 'aggravated homicide.' So far this year only one case has gone to court because the act was taped.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#12)