Several of you have asked questions about the "boys will be boys" quote, accredited to 1st District Magistrate Debra Heise, and a transcript from the plea-bargain discussion in her chambers. I talked to Bill Morlin this afternoon. He tried to talk to Heise about the quote after the sentencing, but she said through her bailiff that she wouldn't answer any questions from him. Prosecutor Jack Douglas also refused to answer Bill's questions. Bill was careful to point out in his story that the "boys will be boys" quote came from the victim's father via Prosecutor Jack Douglas. Heise did not address the quote from the bench. But she made a similar statement when she depicted Davis' acts as a youthful indiscretion fueled by alcohol." Heise had ample opportunity to address the "boys will be boys" statement that was inflaming the community. BTW, discussions in a judge's chambers are private and no transcript is taken. This allows a judge to speak his/her mind. Unfortunately.

DFO

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