CT Man Who Assists Suicide Given Compassionate Sentence
by TChris
Another news story that will upset the "culture of life" crowd:
A man who helped his cancer-stricken friend commit suicide was granted a special probation Thursday in which his conviction can be erased from state records after a year.
Huntington Williams, 74, gave his 66 year old friend a gun and discussed with him "the most effective spot to aim the weapon." Connecticut Superior Court Judge Robert C. Brunetti showed compassion for the difficult choice that confronted Williams. "Mr. Williams," the judge said, "I can only say to you, I'm glad it wasn't me put in your position that day."
One hundred courtroom supporters of Williams burst into applause when Williams was placed on probation with the opportunity to expunge his conviction. Let's hope that Judge Brunetti won't be threatened with impeachment (or worse) for daring to be kind.
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