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Judge rejects teen murderer's video game defense

January 12, 2009 in News comments 12

Remember that story we read in October 2008 about a 17-year-old kid who shot his parents because they took away Halo 3? His lawyers attempted a video game defense, saying his addiction and youth made him less culpable. Luckily, the pleas judge wasn't hearing any of it and tossed the defense.

Petric's defense team admit to his role in the horrific incident but have tried to argue that his youth and addiction to video games mitigate his guilt, meaning he should not be held fully accountable for the crime.

Prosecutors claim Petric, angry that his father had grounded him from playing Halo 3, planned to kill his parents.

However, Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Burge wasn't too keen on the idea and tossed it as a valid defense, stating that prior calculation was evident.
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    Daigoji_Gai Jan 12, 09
    Score one for the judicial system against ridiculous defense arguments for horrific crimes.
  • 2
    Bale Fire Jan 12, 09
    Not like it had ever had a chance to begin with, but reassuring to see some judges still have sense.
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    Darknet Jan 12, 09
    That'll teach the dumbass for using video games as an excuse.
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    TurMoiL911 Jan 12, 09
    I know this most likely won't make any difference, but I propose that judge be named to the Supreme Court. We need more rational people like him in a higher seat of power.
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    Dragoshi1 Jan 13, 09
    Stupid Kid!



    We all know melee does more damage then the pistol > /sarcasm


    I'm glad he gets what he deserved. If they let him out, he'll just do it again and blame another game and another until he comes to "Super Mario Bros".
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    ShadowJ Jan 13, 09
    @Drago: "Petric now faces a maximum life sentence without parole"

    The kid ain't ever getting out

    Now that's what I like to hear, a judge with a brain and common sense though this case was a more clear cut one than the others dotted about the place since like the judge stated it was premeditated.
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      Dragoshi1 Jan 13, 09
      whoops,didn't read that :3

      "Video games melted my brain and caused me to forget!"
      Thompson-"ARREST THAT CHILD!"
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    Gamesta100* Jan 13, 09
    Haha sucked in you stupid psychopath.Now rot in jail.
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    HisServant77 Jan 13, 09
    Yeah, video game addiction is real and everything, and games can desensitize. However, you are still responsible for your own actions!!
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    metalhead4105 Jan 13, 09
    He deserves every second that he gets in there.
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    Aether* Jan 13, 09
    This is the definition of "Addict"
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    pooOBKp Jan 13, 09
    Poor guy, he can have a good 70 years in jail until he dies. He's going to get messed with for a while too considering he's only 17 years old. There's no Halo 3 in prison either.

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