GOP State Representative Beats Mentally Disabled Son, Kicks Him In Ribs Outside Restaurant
Hanna
2011/12/09 20:49:14
Republican 'family values at work.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/12/08/gop-state-representat...
State Representative Bob Nicholas (R-Cheyenne) was arrested the day before Thanksgiving for viciously beating his 19 year old son while on vacation in Florida.
Several witness saw Rep. Nicholas punch his son, push or knock him to the ground and then kick him at least five times. The police found that the son had abrasions and welts on his neck as well as a foot-sized mark on his ribcage with what appeared to be the pattern of shoelaces imprinted on it.
Abusing a mentally disabled adult is a third degree felony in the state of Florida. Nichols was released on Thanksgiving on a twenty thousand dollar bail.
Nicholas intends to fight the charges and denies any wrong doing,
“This is an instance of perception and reality being two very different things”
He added,
“Patrons at the restaurant obviously felt that I was being too physical with him and called law enforcement. Not knowing the circumstances, I may have done the same thing.”
Nicholas’ son suffers from seizures and has a condition similar to autism. While I, myself, am relatively new to the world of having an autistic child, I’m fairly certain that kicking one hard enough to leave the imprint of your shoelaces is not a recommended form of therapy and falls far outside the boundaries of “corporal punishment” as Nicholas disingenuously described it.
Rep. Nicholas expects to have the matter settled before his court date in late December and has stated he will not resign his seat. “I don’t think I committed a crime, so why would I?” was his response when asked.
Because your constituents deserve more than a man who will repeatedly kick his mentally disabled son in the ribs as “corporal punishment,” that’s why.
Contact Bob Nicholas and let him know what you think of his parenting skills:
(307) 514-3693
(307) 634-2994
Fax:(307) 635-7155
e-mail: bob@ncwyolaw.com
Update: The original text mistakenly listed Bob Nicholas as (R-Laramie) instead of (R-Cheyenne). The article has been updated to reflect this correction.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2011/12/08/gop-state-representat...
State Representative Bob Nicholas (R-Cheyenne) was arrested the day before Thanksgiving for viciously beating his 19 year old son while on vacation in Florida.
Several witness saw Rep. Nicholas punch his son, push or knock him to the ground and then kick him at least five times. The police found that the son had abrasions and welts on his neck as well as a foot-sized mark on his ribcage with what appeared to be the pattern of shoelaces imprinted on it.
Abusing a mentally disabled adult is a third degree felony in the state of Florida. Nichols was released on Thanksgiving on a twenty thousand dollar bail.
Nicholas intends to fight the charges and denies any wrong doing,
“This is an instance of perception and reality being two very different things”
He added,
“Patrons at the restaurant obviously felt that I was being too physical with him and called law enforcement. Not knowing the circumstances, I may have done the same thing.”
Nicholas’ son suffers from seizures and has a condition similar to autism. While I, myself, am relatively new to the world of having an autistic child, I’m fairly certain that kicking one hard enough to leave the imprint of your shoelaces is not a recommended form of therapy and falls far outside the boundaries of “corporal punishment” as Nicholas disingenuously described it.
Rep. Nicholas expects to have the matter settled before his court date in late December and has stated he will not resign his seat. “I don’t think I committed a crime, so why would I?” was his response when asked.
Because your constituents deserve more than a man who will repeatedly kick his mentally disabled son in the ribs as “corporal punishment,” that’s why.
Contact Bob Nicholas and let him know what you think of his parenting skills:
(307) 514-3693
(307) 634-2994
Fax:(307) 635-7155
e-mail: bob@ncwyolaw.com
Update: The original text mistakenly listed Bob Nicholas as (R-Laramie) instead of (R-Cheyenne). The article has been updated to reflect this correction.
Top Opinion
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seattleman 2011/12/10 00:39:59
+3I hope justice prevails. On the surface, he seems guilty of assaulting his son, and if that is the case I hope he gets the full extent of punishment that the law allows. I applaud those who called police. It is all too often that bystanders look the other way in order to not get involved. The question one has to ask themselves in such a situation is not "If I stop and help this person, what will happen to me?' It should be 'If I do not stop and help this person, what will happen to them?'
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- Alexander T Steward 2012/09/02 17:50:58
What did the 'tard do to provoke his dad?reply - lucky 2011/12/13 16:16:39What a jerk, according to another news article from Wyoming he claims his son became combative and he was only using corporal punishment to get him out of the restaurant. When you kick a mentally disabled adult so hard it leaves imprints from shoe laces that is abuse not punishment, not to mention Im extremely skeptical about any type of corporal punishment being used on anyone mentally disabled in the first place.reply
- Jrogers 2011/12/10 07:52:27+1What an awful man - I hope he finds himself in jail for Christmasreply
- La 2011/12/10 01:32:02
- seattleman 2011/12/10 00:39:59+3I hope justice prevails. On the surface, he seems guilty of assaulting his son, and if that is the case I hope he gets the full extent of punishment that the law allows. I applaud those who called police. It is all too often that bystanders look the other way in order to not get involved. The question one has to ask themselves in such a situation is not "If I stop and help this person, what will happen to me?' It should be 'If I do not stop and help this person, what will happen to them?'reply
- sick'n'tired 2011/12/09 23:43:19+1You lead with " GOP State Rep." Is your political hatred and pimping a handicapped child to promote your agenda more important than the child? How about this? Piece of TRASH beats and savages his mentally disabled son. State represenative Bob Nicholas (R) ......reply
- La sick'n'... 2011/12/10 01:34:03+1Oh c'mon. I've seen articles from both sides starting with "liberal runs over a dog" or "conservative hits his wife". They're usually not even about politicians. They are about everyday people and their political affiliation is usually nothing to do with the story. It disgusts me (coming from a country where that is unthinkable) but don't pretend both sides don't do it. At least it was mildly relevant this time.reply
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The lead is important because conservatives are always touting their "family" values; well, here, we see what conservative family values truly mean. It's important to understand many conservatives support beating children and calling it corporal punishment.reply
- sick'n'... Hanna 2011/12/10 20:39:05
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I personally believe that spanking a child is a form of child abuse.reply
- sick'n'... Hanna 2011/12/11 16:01:51We disagree. I don't believe in letting children run wild and be a nusience to others.reply
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A child can be disciplined without physical abuse.reply
- darcie lamar 2011/12/09 21:16:11 (edited)+3I'm so thrilled that democrats never abuse children, only Republicans. Anyone abusing a child is wrong. Left or right, but I believe democrats are saints. Oh, I also believe in fairies.
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I'm sure Nichols appreciates the fact you support his beating of a disabled child.reply
- scbluesman13 2011/12/09 21:08:57+3This is absolutely disgusting. It's hard enough for a mentally challenged child growing up in this world without having your parents using you for a punching bag. No one deserves that.reply
- Mark In Irvine 2011/12/09 21:06:05+2Gimme those old-time Republican family values ... and if you don't, I'll give 'em to you, right in the teeth!!reply
