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Rape Witness: 'I'm No Snitch'

Attackers were 'kicking her in the head'

By Mary Papenfuss| Posted Nov 11, 09 5:02 AM CST|

(Newser) – An East Bay witness arrested, then released for lack of evidence, in the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl outside her high school homecoming dance last month said he didn't report the attack because "snitching is something you don't do." Salvador Rodriquez, 21, said he watched as attackers kicked the victim in the head. "They were beating her up, robbing her and ripping her clothes off. It's something you can't get out your mind. I saw some pretty crazy stuff," he added.

Rodriquez approached the victim after the attack at Richmond High School to cover her with his T-shirt, he said. "She' was naked and I reached for her. She started screaming, and I said, 'Hey, I just want to help.'" Another witness told KGO that he watched the attack for 20 minutes and didn't call police because he didn't have a cell phone. "I don't feel like I have any responsibility for anything that happened," he said. Police believe the girl was attacked by as many as 10 young males while others watched.

Two women who were identified as related to rape suspect Elvis Josue Torrentes, leave a Richmond, Calif. courthouse last week. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

This is the picnic area at Richmond High School in Califronia where a 15-year-old girl was gang raped for over two hours last month. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Manuel Ortega, 19, has been charged with rape, robbery and kidnapping in connection with the assault of a teen girl following a Richmond High School homecoming dance last month. (AP Photo/Richmond Police Department)

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MDK
Nov 11, 09 5:13 AM CST

Are people this fucking stupid? 'Snitching' is worse than gang rape? *facepalm* Reply

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prowlerzee
Nov 12, 09 12:20 AM CST

Read the replies of the bridezilla generation below. Yeah, that fucking stupid and more.

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riffran
Nov 11, 09 5:14 AM CST

in 20 minutes I think he could have ran to a phone, or found one of how many others whithen 10 feet who had a cell?....I am sure fear of retribution from the little slimeball monsters that did the actual act had something to do with it...but still...20 minutes.....geeeez Reply

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Jes
Nov 11, 09 10:13 AM CST

It has nothing to do with having a phone. He's a sick fuck just for being able to stand there and watch. Anyone who can watch a girl be beaten and raped for 20 minutes without feeling the need to get away or stop it is a psychopath. Twisted little fuck was probably sporting a woody. Didn't have a cell phone my ass.

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rosy_s
Nov 11, 09 5:36 AM CST

i think this guy needs a reality check!! this is not someone cheating on a quiz..this is the life and innocence of a girl being at risk!!!! what if she died? it doesn't matter as long as he's not a snitch!! Reply

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Stasis
Nov 11, 09 5:58 AM CST

Ahhhhh. The Millennium Generation. A generation of giant p*ssies with iPhones and iPods. Can't say enough for euthanasia... Reply

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Unaffiliated
Nov 11, 09 7:14 AM CST

Well I wish we all had that view. Then we wouldn't have to worry about the environment. We could pollute all we want. No more arguing over carbon emissions or Cap and Trade. And we wouldn't have to worry about health care, because we can reserve ALL health care for Grandma. Really, your position makes life so much simpler. The "Best Generation" gave rise to the Worst Generation. Let's make it the Last Generation and make those Mayan calendar crazies right. //sarcasm

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selva
Nov 11, 09 8:06 AM CST

Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. its called the Bystander Effect. Google search it. Too many sheep, not enough shepherds.

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Uradumbass
Nov 11, 09 10:33 AM CST

So selva recognizes a problem, but it's still someone else's fault? You have absolutely NO responsibility to change yourself in any way?

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prowlerzee
Nov 12, 09 12:14 AM CST

Oh, Unaffiliated, no worries. I leave the lights on, water running, drive the car two blocks when it suits me. This fucking loser generation doesn't deserve the time of day. Tough titties to all you young fucks. My son will have enough money for scarce resources and I'm not lifting a finger for the Obot morons who won't.

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prowlerzee
Nov 12, 09 12:18 AM CST

selva you dumb twat, mine was raised with brains to spare. And can think for himself. Allllllll the other peabrains who fell fpor the hopey-changey sloganeering and wore their knees out fluffing the fraud can rot in hell. Die of thirst. Smoke your lungs out you vegan cretins. Mine will be able to move to the last pristine spots on earth and make more than a living without breaking a sweat. Hahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MapleApe
Nov 11, 09 6:03 AM CST

The witnesses that encouraged, approved of and recorded this savage rape and beating are guilty of the same mentality that led to this horrific attack. The over two hours of brutality and violation left the poor girl in critical condition and no student who witnessed or even heard of the attack called for help. It has been widely reported that witnesses came and went and it was clear word of the attack was going around during and afterwards but only one person called 911. Sure, it is reasonable that someone couldn't have done anything to stop the attack with so many participating and approving but the approval and indifference of those who knew of the attack is utterly intolerable. To make matters worse, there are students who have threatened others trying to find the recordings and pictures of the assault for evidence or from coming forward with information. Some ignorant thugs have even reportedly said that if the accused go to jail they will harm the victim when she returns to the school. Those who cheered the gang rape (and likely prevented anyone from stopping it) should be charged with aiding and abetting and those who recorded it should be charged with the production, possession and distribution of child pornography. We must adopt zero tolerance for these attitudes and no stone should be left unturned to punish those involved and to drive home that a civilized society will not tolerate this sort of brutality or the thuggish mentality that created and condones it. Finally, there is no such thing as a "snitch", only some one with the courage to stand up to the intimidation of those who see themselves above the consequences of their actions and the rights of others. The girl who called 911 did not hesitate and showed true courage. Reply

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OWLWOMANXXXX
Nov 11, 09 12:06 PM CST

Sounds to me that a collection should be taken up to get the victim and her family the heck out of there...and then go after everyone of those assholes in a very positive way....

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cochiserocks
Nov 11, 09 6:23 AM CST

"I don't feel like I have any responsibility for anything that happened," That's a sad sorry arse excuse in what is meant to be the greatest democracy in the world. Pastor Niemoller wrote about what happen when that type of indifference becomes common place. Fucking piece of shit - "I felt no responsibility..." Why not just come out and say the truth - You are a bunch of pussy's who don't know right from wrong and every one of you deserves punishing to remind everyone like them that yes, you are responsible, yes you do have to get off your arse and do something sometimes and yes, all that bullshit fake ganagster shit is just another marketing hype to sell you cheap clothe you bunch of dumb morons and NO - Life is not a TV show you fat voyeur, it's real and you're in it. Man, the attitude of these fucks is pissing me off! Reply

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divetrader
Nov 11, 09 7:13 AM CST

Sadly, this witness is not the first to ignore it when someone needs help. Adults have done it before. A woman was raped near a public transportation stop and several people walked by without calling police or assisting her. And as far as that person claiming not to be a snitch, what a loser. Reply

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Count-Spatula
Nov 11, 09 7:40 AM CST

Terrific values. I'm sure she's real religious too. Reply

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Unaffiliated
Nov 11, 09 8:32 AM CST

How do you make that conclusion?

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thejoint00
Nov 11, 09 7:50 AM CST

great don't be a snitch. Instead be an acessory to the crime. and impede justice. /This guy's inaction is the exact behavior that is pissing the world off on many levels. you don't have to commit the crime; not doing anything about it is a crime too. Reply

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Ted_Sheckler
Nov 11, 09 7:54 AM CST

I mean, even if he didn't run to a phone or whatever, who would stay and watch something like that for 3 minutes much less 20?!? Reply

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alkaseltzersammich
Nov 11, 09 8:17 AM CST

There has to be some sort of good samaritan law that will put this ass clown in jail. At least I hope there is. Reply

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atomick
Nov 11, 09 8:23 AM CST

Let's see if he feels the same way when he's being gang-raped, robbed, and beaten. Reply

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thephat
Nov 11, 09 8:24 AM CST

You don't have to snitch. Just grab the nearest blunt object, and start hitting perps in the head. Reply

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Dr.Gonzo
Nov 11, 09 9:45 AM CST

Yea, what would Chuck Norris do?

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stacysaw
Nov 11, 09 8:58 AM CST

bingo! now it's acknowledged. this snitch thing is a part of life in violent areas. the retribution *can* be worse than what they witness saw in the first place. this isn't something to dismiss - the word snitch makes it sound childish, but this code of silence is serious. wish it weren't as serious as it apparently was in this case. Reply

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Snarfeh
Nov 11, 09 12:05 PM CST

I said it on another related article. It's the survival instinct that stops people from doing the right thing. Fear of retribution later, fear of harm at the moment, etc. I'm not saying it's right, just that it *is*...when we read about the ones who do step up, we are usually reading their epitaphs, sadly. Until we evolve to a point where we acknowledge we are here to help each other, both the violence and the observers standing by will continue to be a part of our society. We already do it on other levels, such as global hunger, poverty, etc.

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OWLWOMANXXXX
Nov 11, 09 12:09 PM CST

but someone has to stop drowning and start swimming

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cochiserocks
Nov 11, 09 5:10 PM CST

Hold on though - this is a 21 year old, watching a 15 year old get gang raped and not calling 911 or even getting involved and trying to stop the madness. Not some dude in prison being asked who did what, or some guy on a corner being asked who sells drugs. In my book, it isn't snitching if when the perps do time, the rest of the prison population are probably going to punish them too. What's next - don't snitch on the pedophile or the serial killer - rape has never been a crime which 'snitching' applies to - unless it refers to these guys getting theirs in a state pen. I agree with your sentiment but think it is misplaced in this case.

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Uradumbass
Nov 11, 09 10:24 AM CST

'"I don't feel like I have any responsibility for anything that happened," he said.' But he just HAD to stand around for 20 minutes and watch this poor girl get brutally raped? Truly another poster child for post-natal abortion! Reply

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yummines
Nov 11, 09 12:16 PM CST

wow, he does feel responsible to help her, yet he stood and watched for 20 min. No wonder the victim was scared when he tried to "help her" by covering her up with a t-shirt. i wouldn't trust someone who would watch me get beaten and robbed, then tries to "help me." while in a technical case, it was not directly his fault that the girl was getting raped, he could have tried something. if he didn't have a cell phone, couldn't he borrow one or use a pay phone? once again relating to a previous article, the only person who did the right thing to call the police was someone who was not a witness at the scene. truly despicable, what kind of raising caused this generation to be full of douchebags? or was there always a large amount and i just didn't notice? Reply

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lauriec
Nov 11, 09 3:17 PM CST

he doesn't want to be a "snitch"? OMG, he's a bigger pussy than the rapist! Im gonna bypass the euthanasia idea, and say sometimes abortion is NOT a bad idea! If this is the California of today, IM sooooooooooo glad I left!! congrats Arnold, its swell now that you're governator isnt it? Reply

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jeebus
Nov 11, 09 8:32 PM CST

Hey asshole, either snitch, or go to jail too. Is that simple enough for you? Reply

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anneh
Nov 11, 09 11:24 PM CST

We will never learn. We need to think of others before ourselves and our own self interests. We have adults killing other adults who are abortion doctors and we also have young teens with no conscience. When will Americans learn to be bigger than themselves? Reply

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dawnarun
Nov 12, 09 12:32 AM CST

Blight on society... Reply

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Alexandria
Nov 12, 09 12:46 AM CST

She should take them to court under the Duty to Rescue law. What a bunch of jerks. Reply

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dwumkes
Nov 12, 09 1:04 AM CST

Youre no snitch? Youre also NOT a human being. What a slime ball. How can he justify that? Has he no heart? no soul? no BRAIN!???? That is the most vile thing I have ever heard. Who the hell are these people that can just sit idly by and watch a young girl being mauled and destroyed? They need to be locked away the same as you would a mad dog. Reply

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insulant_dolphin
Nov 12, 09 8:34 AM CST

Don't worry no will "snitch" on the guys who beat and rob the witnesses of the rape either and then they will all cry "why didn't anyone help me?" Reply

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