Man sentenced to 40 years for pouring boiling water on gay couple

[TexasTowelie]

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

The man who poured boiling water on a same-sex couple because he didn’t approve of the relationship was sentenced to 40 years in prison Wednesday afternoon.

Martin Blackwell, 48, was found guilty on all 10 counts, including aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

The jury deliberated about 90 minutes Wednesday afternoon before announcing the verdict.

In closing arguments, Blackwell’s attorney argued he wasn’t being hateful or malicious when he poured boiling water on a same-sex couple as they slept.

Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/fulton-jury-gets-case-of-man-who-poured-boiling-wa/nsLS5/?ref=cbTopWidget

[madaboutharry]

1. I hope he serves every day of that sentence.

[Massacure]

20. I just did some reading up on Georgia's justice system. There are three things worth noting:

First, Georgia's state penitentiaries do not offer good behavior credits. Second, assault and battery are both among 20 crimes that require a prisoner to serve 90% of their sentence before being eligible for parole. Third, the Parole Board may disregard the second point I made once the prisoner turns 62 years in age.

If the victims oppose Martin Blackwell's parole when he turns 62, I have a hunch the Parole Board will take a dim view on him.

[FrodosPet]

2. It is about damn time the right sentence was given for such a horrible crime

Frat boy rapists get off with slaps on the wrist. Banksters never even have a law enforcement interview. Meanwhile low level MJ sellers get pounded for major time. And African Americans receive death sentences for being black without permission.

[awoke_in_2003]

3. Wasn't this the boyfriend

of one of the men's mother? I hope he never sees a free day again.

[montana_hazeleyes]

4. Yes, he was the boyfriend of one of the men's mother.

I hope 40 years really means 40 years. This evil being should never be free again!

[awoke_in_2003]

5. Same here

judging by his hair color, if 40 really means 40 he probably will die in prison.

[Matthew28]

6. sad

Hatred is a mental illness.

[rusty quoin]

8. I agree with you. It is a twisted mind.

[George II]

7. Correct verdict, but 90 minutes was a tad too long.

[Rex]

15. Was going to post that.

90 minutes? Should be 9 at the most.

[BumRushDaShow]

18. It could be since there were 10 counts

they had to discuss (deliberate) each and every one in case they chose not to convict on 1 or more of the 10.

[ailsagirl]

9. And deluded

he "wasn't being hateful or malicious"???

What was he being??

[romanic]

11. A God-fearing man

Or something or another.

[Missn-Hitch]

13. LOL!

Hate the sin, Hate the sinner. No, wait...what?

[Solly Mack]

10. K&R

[MissMillie]

12. They were asleep... and he wasn't being hateful????

40 years is not enough

[Rex]

14. I wonder why he could not just ignore them and walk away.

How do people get so fixated with lives of others they say they prefer to avoid. Wouldn't you just avoid them?

[olddad56]

16. the person got off too easy.

whether the couple were gay or straight, matters not, the guy got off to easy.

[Lil Missy]

17. Piece. Of. Shit.

[kimbutgar]

19. I bet he'll become someone's boyfriend in prison!

Those that hate gays with such passion are usually afraid of their own urges.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

21. Sick fuck

Why so much hate?