Van Der Sloot Grace

Stephen C. Rose
Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com: "A Peruvian court is currently reviewing the Joran van der Sloot confession in the murder of Stephany Flores."

As far as I know Joran van der Sloot is sleeping or awake in his Peruvian jail cell. But you can depend on Nancy Grace, not merely to get massively excited whenever a camera points at her, but to make you thankful that the justice system still conducts trials before pronouncing verdicts.

How Nancy still gets on CNN is amazing to me. But then, we are in an era of precipitous declines..

I confess I could not watch this video through because I cannot stand the woman's voice. Also because I am aware of the compromises involved in capitalizing on interest in this young man.

I have no excuse so I shall do my best, before the day is through, to forgive Ms. Grace for pandering to the worst instincts of her audience, raising red flags about van der Sloot going free when I am not aware of any.

Hey, maybe she's right. Maybe he will go free in Peru. Until we get him. If so, please let me know.

Joran Van Der Sloot. Nancy Grace. Ballistic. CNN. Filed. Nancy Grace Goes Ballistic on CNN." Some reflections on Ms. Grace as a commentator.

Published by Stephen C. Rose

Founder Editor Renewal Magazine, Chicago. World Council of Churches, Geneva Editor RISK. Albert Schweitzer Center, MA. UNICEF DOC NY, UNDP NY. Editor Choices.  View profile

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  • Michelle9/7/2010

    The only people that believe that Joran said he admitted to Extortion and that what he said is true, are the same people that believe Joran is a liar. Proof of the need for education for those unfortunate people. Experts have already said that by definition Joran did not commit Extortion and could never be found guilty of a crime he didn’t commit within a properly preformed judicious process.

  • shannee9/2/2010

    She gets the worldcup for most unprofessional journalist. I had already sent a message to CNN about this crazed person. Did they respond??? Guess not! Dressed like a lady, looks like one, but god, she's garbage. oh well... CNN... They call themselves a News station? It's likely that Joran is guilty of murder, but the way she's dealing with this subject is insane. As crazy as Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac who got herself killed by getting stuck in a chimney earlier this week.

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