North Texas Man Gets 4,060 Years For Sex Assaults

News Type: Event — Seeded on Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:43 PM EDT

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WEATHERFORD (CBS 11 News) ― A 43-year-old Springtown man was convicted of 43 child sex abuse counts in Weatherford on Tuesday. He was sentenced Wednesday to 4,060 years in prison, to be served consecutively, and a fine of $430,000.

The Parker County jury found James Kevin Pope guilty of sexually abusing three teenage girls in 2006 and 2007. He was convicted of 40 counts of sexual assault of a child and three counts of sexual performance by a child.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors showed evidence that Pope had abused the three teens over the course of 20 months, starting in May 2006. A calendar detailing the dates of sexual acts was admitted into evidence, as well as sexually explicit photographs of the victims.

During the trial, prosecutors played a phone conversation between Pope and his mother, recorded in March 2008. He can be heard explaining, "They were never forced. I treated them like adults. We discussed it. We talked about it, and the decision was made. It was never forced."

In another phone call, Pope is heard saying, "I have totally screwed myself. They wanted me to incriminate myself and I've already done that."

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{"commentId":2105302,"authorDomain":"dreadspydr"}

Dreadspydr

Pope will be eligible for parole in the year 3209, according to Texas law.

That is more compassion than I would have given... But look on the bright side, he can't @!$%# about cruel and unusual punishment, as he will be eligible for parole in 1201 years.

"This sentence sends a strong message that the citizens of Parker County will not tolerate these types of sex crimes," said District Attorney Don Schnebly.

It is good to see the message being sent!

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1 vote

#1 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:46 PM EDT

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JustForKicks

E Gads! So we have to support him for over a thousand years? How is that economical?

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2 votes

#2 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:56 PM EDT

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Dreadspydr

So we have to support him for over a thousand years?

He is a child molester, do you think he will survive more than 20?

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2 votes

#2.1 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:02 PM EDT

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JustForKicks

I think there are plenty of them surviving now in prison, and we are paying for each and every one of them. I don't even want to pay for him for twenty years personally. I think we need a faster system.

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2 votes

#2.2 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:41 PM EDT

{"commentId":2106337,"authorDomain":"dreadspydr"}

Dreadspydr

I think we need a faster system.

You and me both... Or make them work hard labor to pay for themselves while they wait to die =p

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2 votes

#2.3 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:48 PM EDT

{"commentId":2111762,"authorDomain":"juno"}

Juno Hera

Since we aren't exterminating this type of vermin, I'd rather feed his sorry butt for the rest of his life, than have him cause more children to have the rest of their lives colored by his abuse.

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1 vote

#2.4 - Thu Jul 3, 2008 1:48 PM EDT

{"commentId":2105440,"authorDomain":"sunnyshine"}

Meggy

Woooow. Sweet. Good to see some justice in the world.

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3 votes

#3 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:01 PM EDT

{"commentId":2105456,"authorDomain":"dreadspydr"}

Dreadspydr

Good to see some justice in the world.

Indeed! It sends a powerful message to people; stay away from our children!

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2 votes

#3.1 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:03 PM EDT

{"commentId":2105539,"authorDomain":"sunnyshine"}

Meggy

Yes! And that's something we can all get behind.

At least, all of us who are law-abiding, moral citizens. >_>

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3 votes

#3.2 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:13 PM EDT

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Dreadspydr

And that's something we can all get behind.

It is something that I feel very passionate about... The safety of our children is greatly important to me, and I think that predators should be hung out to dry for harming them.

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3 votes

#3.3 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:20 PM EDT

{"commentId":2106168,"authorDomain":"juno"}

Juno Hera

I think that predators should be hung out to dry for harming them.

Same here, but since that isn't allowed, I reckon this is the next best thing . . . if it stands.

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2 votes

#3.4 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:28 PM EDT

{"commentId":2106278,"authorDomain":"dreadspydr"}

Dreadspydr

I reckon this is the next best thing . . . if it stands.

Indeed. I think it will stand though... at least i hope it does...

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2 votes

#3.5 - Wed Jul 2, 2008 5:40 PM EDT

{"commentId":2111692,"authorDomain":"Maximillion"}

Magnus-270135

If any of you have the time please read the AP story on this and the comment from the Defense Attorney...it will sicken you.
People wonder why...vigilante justice comes into play when we are dealing with such 'cretins'.
Please read my reply on the AP story regarding this.

The defense has the nerve to say that they will not be damaged from this....total dis-connect on his part. We are speaking of teenage girls are we not?, the damage will be tremendous to put it mildly.

To those in favor of this 'cretin' please THINK before posting an idiotic reply.

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1 vote

#4 - Thu Jul 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT

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