Highlights
Crime victims may consider appealing to the courts for redress and financial compensation to hold their victimizers accountable for their actions.
Author
Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in crime prevention, statistics, public affairs, and law enforcement.
Opinion
Recent court rulings have granted crime victims ownership of the name and future income of their offenders, setting a precedent for potential financial compensation and protection from media exploitation.
The case of Anthony Borges, a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, exemplifies the impact of such rulings, giving victims a sense of closure and control over their perpetrator’s narrative.
Associated Press Report
The settlement between Borges and Nikolas Cruz, the shooter, prohibits Cruz from benefiting from any media productions without Borges’ consent and mandates his participation in scientific studies and donation of his body to science.
These measures aim to limit Cruz’s notoriety and provide Borges with a semblance of justice and empowerment over the aftermath of the tragic event.
Conclusions
While the criminal justice system often prioritizes leniency and rehabilitation, the rights and needs of crime victims are frequently overlooked.
Empowering victims with the ability to claim ownership of their offender’s name and earnings could offer a form of restitution and recognition for their enduring emotional and financial hardships.
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