David Hogg was the subject of death threats and a smear campaign by the fringe-right group Infowars, claiming that Hogg was a “crisis actor” who wasn’t *really* present at the Parkland shooting. (Infowars did the same thing to Sandy Hook victims, claiming the whole thing was staged, etc.... crazy talk, of course. Sandy Hook families went through such Hell due to these lies that they sued Infowars).
Here’s some info about what Hogg and his family have had to endure:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hogg_(activist)
So the meme about Hogg saying “There I was” perpetuates a vicious lie from a far-right crazytown site named Infowars. And yes, i find it incredibly offensive.
My post objecting to the Hogg meme was conveniently deleted, while the disgusting meme about Hogg remains. I’m all for making fun of Kraft, but I’m not okay with “jokes” about the Parkland shooting survivors.
I know who he is, and all about the smear campaign but must have had a dense moment not to put that all together. I followed the entire thing closely.
Wow I missed badly LOL.
If by "involved" he went in to get a run and tug he will pay a fine and that's it.
Florida has harsh penalties for things most of us wouldn't think merit them, but this is the DEEP south and religious values play a role in lawmaking when it comes to things considered "sinful". So I looked on the web to see what the penalty actually is.
It looks like he picked the wrong state LOL.
He has two separate offenses which now will make him a convicted felon. There is a real chance he may get a small sentence, I find it difficult to think a judge is going to jail a 77 year old man for this type of a crime for more than 60 days. It's possible that he gets a judge that wants to make an example but it's unlikely I would think. He's definitely going to pay the full fine since it's a drop in the bucket for him.
If he knew they were trafficked sex slaves he's fucked because they will be backed into a corner so to speak and will have to give him a lengthy sentence. Of course that would be impossible to prove.
Here ya go............
Every person convicted of Solicitation of Prostitution must complete 100 hours of community service, attend a prostitution and human trafficking awareness course, undergo screening for sexually transmissible diseases, [1] and pay a $5,000 civil fine.
In addition to these mandatory penalties that must be imposed in every case that results in a conviction for Solicitation of Prostitution, a judge can also impose the following penalties based upon whether a person is a first time offender or a repeat offender.
First Offense Solicitation of Prostitution
The crime of First Offense Solicitation of Prostitution is a First Degree Misdemeanor in Florida.
If convicted of First Offense Solicitation of Prostitution, a judge can impose any combination of the following penalties:
- Up to one (1) year in jail.
- Up to one (1) year of probation.
- Up to $1,000 in criminal fines.
Second Offense Solicitation of Prostitution
The crime of Second Offense Solicitation of Prostitution is a Third Degree Felony and is assigned a Level 1 offense severity ranking under Florida’s
Criminal Punishment Code.
If convicted of Second Offense Solicitation of Prostitution, a judge is required to impose a minimum jail sentence of 10 days in jail and can also impose any combination of the following penalties:
- Up to five (5) years in prison.
- Up to five (5) years of probation.
- Up to $5,000 in criminal fines.
- Up to sixty (60) day impoundment or immobilization of vehicle.
Third Offense Solicitation of Prostitution
The crime of Third Offense Solicitation of Prostitution is a Second Degree Felony and is assigned a Level 1 offense severity ranking under Florida’s
Criminal Punishment Code.
If convicted of Third Offense Solicitation of Prostitution, a judge is required to impose a minimum jail sentence of 10 days in jail and can also impose any combination of the following penalties:
- Up to fifteen (15) years in prison.
- Up to fifteen (15) years of probation.
- Up to $10,000 in criminal fines.
- Up to sixty (60) day impoundment or immobilization of vehicle.
