Paul Brinkmann, an eighth-grade math teacher at Stevens Middle School in Port Angeles, WA, was arrested this weekend and booked into the Clallam County Jail for investigation of rape of a child. Still, he did not lack for supporters.At Brinkmann's hearing Monday, supporters filled the courtroom and even after learning that police said he admitted to molesting the boy, gave him a standing ovation after the hearing.
Documents indicate that the victim, who is listed as a runaway, contacted the police and told detectives that the abuse began when he was 11 and continued for five years, until last summer. During this period, he claims he was raped 10 to 15 times.
The victim also told police he was threatened with violence by Brinkmann. According to the documents, police said that Brinkmann admitted to molesting the victim, saying "he is the only one I want." [Jeff Van Sant - Q13 FOX News]
So despite the fact that this scumbag has admitted to abusing the boy, people are still showing up to support him? What a bunch of deluded, clueless morons. One supporter even shows up in the comment section of the above linked story, stating Brinkmann "touched almost every one of our lives in this community, [the] majority of those experiences were positive."
Ugh. I don't care if the guy was a beloved member of his community. I don't care if he has a mantle full of Teacher of the Year awards. In the end, the only thing that matters is that he has admitted to victimizing an innocent child. That monstrous act cancels out all of the good he's done in his life.
Brinkmann is currently on suicide watch in jail, after he was caught sawing at his wrists with a comb. I say give the guy a straight razor and let him be done with it. We'd all be better off.
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