QUOTE OF THE DAY
William Rabel, spoke in his own defense at his sentencing hearing.
When given a chance to speak, Rabel told the judge that his life has been destroyed by his bad judgement. The teacher, who lost his license and took up waiting tables at a restaurant, said he attempted suicide in the past year to protect his family and friends from further pain and humiliation.The judge disagreed and sentenced him to two years in prison and registration for life as a sex offender.
"As a mentor, I should have been there to protect (the victim)," Rabel said, his lower lip quivering. "And this must have caused her so much pain and heartache. But I know she's strong, and I hope she can move past this and live a wonderful and productive life."
Rabel asked the judge for lenience and said that the death of his career and the social stigma of being branded a sex offender in perpetuity would be punishment enough.
Rabel was married with two children. TT entry.
