So, yesterday I got an email actually from Kyle Payne telling me that he would be putting up a statement on his blog today regarding “recent events in [his] life.” It’s funny how for someone who claims he wants to hold himself “accountable” for his own actions, he repeatedly uses that word: “events.” I think that if we’re going to go with euphemisms here — and I’m absolutely no fan of euphemisms — “my actions” would be a much more accurate one than “recent events in my life.” See, events happen around you and to you. You are the one who sexually assaulted a woman and then pleaded guilty to secretly filming and photographing a woman’s breasts, Kyle. That didn’t happen to you — but it did happen to the woman who was assaulted. (BTW: I know that Kyle did not plead guilty to assault. Gotta love the plea bargains. But in my view, “secretly filming and photographing a woman’s breasts” is indeed sexual assault — particularly since he has admitted to exposing the woman himself.)
I also got an email on the same day from Lynda Waddington, the journalist from the Iowa Independent who has been instrumental in publicly exposing Payne and investigating his case. She wrote to inform me of the latest development — that a motion has been filed to postpone sentencing. This is so Kyle can continue undergoing his therapy, the results of which they are apparently going to present in court and undoubtedly use as reasoning to ask for lighter sentencing, and also to gather letters of support — coming from god only knows where.
So I get these two emails literally within two hours of each other. And inquisitive mind that I am, I had to ask myself: hmm, could these two things possibly be at all related to one another? I know, ridiculous thought...
Link to the Iowa Independent story embedded; I am not linking to that scumbag's self-serving rationalization/whatever this is supposed to be, you can go there directly from Cara's if you insist. I clicked over there but couldn't read all that shit; just skimming made me throw up in my mouth a little. Shorter Kyle Payne:
"I don't know what came over me, the Patriarchy made me do it. I am so very, very, humbly sorry. Please tell me how I can be a better ally from here on out."
no, sorry, these are his words:
I ask that any women reading this letter who wish to share their responses contact me via email at _____[no, asshole]. I welcome your questions, concerns,
feelings, and anything else you would like to share. And I would especially welcome your thoughts on how I might move forward in my life with respect and compassion toward women.
My response:
"a) serve your fucking jailtime, you coward, where there won't BE any women at least for a while; then move to a monastery where you won't have any power over anybody, preferably with a vow of silence b) barring that, howzabout die in a fire."
Seriously, WTF? Who is the genius legal counsel who thought this was a good idea? I can't even wrap my head around the REST of it. Just...die.
egh, never mind, sorry folks, better things to talk about here, just...wow.
--oh yeah, you CAN still write a letter to the judge to request that he get a -harsher- sentence (presumably this little heartfelt plea was meant to inspire the opposite response, God knows how). Details at Eleanor's Trousers:
An “open sentencing” in the state of Iowa means that the public can attend, but not that the public can speak. While it always looks good to have people show up in support of the prosecution — and I’d personally really like to see some strong support in the courtroom — the fact is that not everyone is going to be able to speak.
For those who have a unique interest in the case… for instance, have served as advocates or can somehow speak with authority as to how horrible Payne’s actions were… get in touch with me. lynda@essentialestrogen.com
If you want to share your (civil) thoughts about this incident prior to sentencing, your best bet is to write to the judge that will preside over the sentencing:
District Court Judge Don E. Courtney
Buena Vista County Courthouse
215 E Fifth St.
Storm Lake, IA 50588
As a final note, there has been some discussion about Payne being charged with child pornography. This is not a charge he faces from the state of Iowa.
- Lynda Waddington
email: lynda@essentialestrogen.com
13 comments:
"Seriously, WTF? Who is the genius legal counsel who thought this was a good idea?"
Good question. I cannot imagine.
Wow. I hope this backfires like mad on him.
I also hope he never finds a feminist group that accepts him; he shouldn't have access to more victims.
"Seriously, WTF? Who is the genius legal counsel who thought this was a good idea?"
The mind boggles.
Seriously, WTF? Who is the genius legal counsel who thought this was a good idea?
It is possible that the delusional fuck hoodwinked his defense counsel into thinking that a bunch of women would come out of the woodwork to talk about what a good "ally" he is.
And the idea of waiting until he finishes whatever sort of "therapy" the court ordered does make sense from the defense standpoint. If the therapist can say he has been "cured", the judge might buy it.
This is further reason why those with knowledge and direct relationship to the case need to appear and explain to the judge that his behavior needs to be severely punished.
Oh boy.. "MISTAKES WERE MADE...."
As I pointed out, Payne's insinuation of himself into women's spaces and activities should be viewed by the judge not as mitigating factors in his sentencing, but as worsening factors that demonstrate the depth of his depravity and the need for a harsh sentence.
This is further reason why those with knowledge and direct relationship to the case need to appear and explain to the judge that his behavior needs to be severely punished.
Yup.
I hate writing letters that I actually have to print out and mail, but I can do this. fuckstick.
--welcome, sophia p. i like the blog title. :P
-shrug- if you insist. it's on his blog:
kyle.d.payne@gmail.com
I also will be sending a letter. It's obvious to me he isn't really sorry for what he did, but more sorry he got caught.
When I think of the audacity it took to write that post...fuck his arrogance knows no end..what about me me me me..when I wrote my post about payne I didn't mention my doubts that this incident is the only one. Predators develop a taste for this sort of thing over time and I am beginning to wonder if there are other women out there that were assaulted by this man? I don't believe we will ever know the true depravity of this man.
I'm quite sure this isn't his first.
and welcome, Renee, if I hadn't said.
"And I would especially welcome your thoughts on how I might move forward in my life with respect and compassion toward women."
Castration *and* a penectomy would be a start. If youhave not learned how to treat women with respect and compassion by 22 you never will. I'd say shoot yourself but that would be a wast of a good bullet.
Sigh.
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