Here's a story about a guy who keeps getting busted for grinding up against women in the subways. (Gothamist, Daily News) This was his 29th arrest for a sexual offense. "He's a recidivist transit grinder," said Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Danielle Contillo.
I've seen some of these incredibly long rap sheets for subway grinders while at Legal Aid. Guys busted for the same conduct many times over the course of years. It starts to raise questions about addiction, deterrence and rehabilitation. Not only are they continuing to do it over and over again, but they are getting caught over and over again.
Is it a matter of the system not doing enough to deter them, or is it a matter of the system doing nothing to address the root cause of their conduct? Clearly - the threat of getting busted, processed and jailed isn't enough to stop this guy.
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