THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, October 23, 1995 TAG: 9510200003
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A6 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 30 lines
Not since the mock trial of Jesus, the freeing of the murderer Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus has there been a greater miscarriage of justice than the trial recently completed in L.A. This time the victims' families are paying the price, as are others who care.
The murdered woman's cries for help fell on deaf ears. The present-day justice system failed once again, at least for her and her friend.
There will be other trials. In the final, judgment God Almighty will be the presiding judge. The judgment will be so thorough that no one will be able to say they didn't get a fair trial. Race, wealth and social standing will not mean a thing.
Justice can be bought and is being bought in the courts of this land. Some of the spineless judges today should be standing before the bench instead of sitting on the bench. This includes judges who send battered children back to their abusive parents.
CLARENCE L. JONES
Suffolk, Oct. 10, 1995 by CNB