Capturing the Friedmans
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1:28:03
The children
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the 14 children in this case
are clearly victims.

1:28:08
No one could ever argue that.
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The real culprit here
is Arnold Friedman.

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The man is a monster.
1:28:14
He abused him
and he molested him.

1:28:17
This can't be overlooked.
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I can't believe we live
in such a cold society

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that no one could look at this
man and understand that.

1:28:23
My father raised me confused
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about what was right
and what was wrong

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and I realize now
how terribly wrong it all was.

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I wish I could have done
something to stop it sooner.

1:28:36
I wish there was something
I could have done.

1:28:38
I'm very, I'm
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I'm just so sorry it happened.
1:28:45
Judge Boklan
sternly looked down

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and said that she recommended
to the parole board

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that he serve the maximum period
of time permitted by law

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a statement which I felt
was harsh and unnecessary

1:29:05
to a 19-year-old
under these circumstances.

1:29:09
Jesse was a victim.
1:29:11
There's no question,
Jesse was a victim

1:29:13
but even when he was caught
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Jesse never expressed any kind
of sympathy for these kids

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and as a matter of fact
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on the day that
the plea was taken

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Jesse was dancing and singing on
the courthouse steps

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while being videotaped by
his two brothers.

1:29:32
My brain hurts!
1:29:36
It'll have to come out.
1:29:38
My brain, but I'm using it!
1:29:41
But I'm using it!
1:29:43
Nurse!
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Nurse!
1:29:46
They were taking pictures.
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I remember someone
brought that to my attention.

1:29:50
We looked out the window.
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Because I'm saying
to myself

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"This is very bizarre. "
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I mean he's about to go to jail
for the next 6 to 18 years

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and he's out on
the courtroom steps

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in some sort of
theatrical performance.


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