Domestic Violence and celebrities
Precious Edmond
Professor Lauren Grant
ENG1102 Comp II
14 September 2014
Domestic Violence and Celebrities
Do you think celebrity’s offenders suffer the same consequences? There are many cases involving celebrities where domestic violence is a common issue. They are given less prison sentences, and courts are more lenient. Many of us believe that the justice system is not equal when it comes to Celebrities, NFL players and NBA players, Some of us may oppose with the reality that celebrities get special treatment in the courtroom and judicial system, but their court cases outcome seem to prove different. Celebrities in America feel as if they are above the law and feel “whatever they get into, their money can get them out of” (Reiman 99).
Domestic Violence is One of the major issues that tend to fall behind other issues and not seen as a big deal. With recent media coverage speaking about the controversial domestic violence dispute between Ray Rice the NFL football players knocking his wife out cold in an elevator, with such upsetting news being covered so relentlessly through out the news, media and Internet. Many were informed of this issue and were reminded that Domestic Violence still exists.
Another example, of this issue is the recent controversial domestic violence dispute between the famous celebrity couple Rihanna and Chris Brown. After a heated argument Brown allegedly punched and elbowed Rihanna repeatly in the face. He pleaded guilty to felony assault. He was only sentences 5 years probation, thousand hours community service and one-year domestic violence counseling for his crime. My opinion an average middle class citizen would of gotten a stiffer penalty.
Looking back at the past, you can count multiple times cases associated with domestic violent. The case of a long time star running back, and actor O.J. Simpson. The prosecution in this case charged Simpson with viciously stabbing of his ex wife a Ron Goldman. There were numerous
Professor Lauren Grant
ENG1102 Comp II
14 September 2014
Domestic Violence and Celebrities
Do you think celebrity’s offenders suffer the same consequences? There are many cases involving celebrities where domestic violence is a common issue. They are given less prison sentences, and courts are more lenient. Many of us believe that the justice system is not equal when it comes to Celebrities, NFL players and NBA players, Some of us may oppose with the reality that celebrities get special treatment in the courtroom and judicial system, but their court cases outcome seem to prove different. Celebrities in America feel as if they are above the law and feel “whatever they get into, their money can get them out of” (Reiman 99).
Domestic Violence is One of the major issues that tend to fall behind other issues and not seen as a big deal. With recent media coverage speaking about the controversial domestic violence dispute between Ray Rice the NFL football players knocking his wife out cold in an elevator, with such upsetting news being covered so relentlessly through out the news, media and Internet. Many were informed of this issue and were reminded that Domestic Violence still exists.
Another example, of this issue is the recent controversial domestic violence dispute between the famous celebrity couple Rihanna and Chris Brown. After a heated argument Brown allegedly punched and elbowed Rihanna repeatly in the face. He pleaded guilty to felony assault. He was only sentences 5 years probation, thousand hours community service and one-year domestic violence counseling for his crime. My opinion an average middle class citizen would of gotten a stiffer penalty.
Looking back at the past, you can count multiple times cases associated with domestic violent. The case of a long time star running back, and actor O.J. Simpson. The prosecution in this case charged Simpson with viciously stabbing of his ex wife a Ron Goldman. There were numerous