OMG- I would have shot this man

Lewd assault by man at Target inspires new law

12:34 PM MDT on Monday, March 17, 2008

By: KATHERINE COOK and KATIE CHANQUET, kgw.com staff

CLACKAMAS – Oregon lawmakers called it a lewd and a disgusting crime.

var jsVideoWidgetSize = 0; var jsVideoWidgetVideoId = 226214; A man threw semen on a woman’s leg while she and her daughter shopped at a Clackamas Target store. The man was caught on surveillance cameras. After turning himself in, he was merely cited and released for a single count of harassment. Now some lawmakers are outraged because of the legal limitations on punishment. State Representative Linda Flores couldn’t believe what happened at that store one week ago. That day 25-year-old Ricardo Faulk assaulted the woman and her 3-year-old daughter in a lewd act.
“That is not the same type of crime as someone spitting on someone. It’s not the same type of bodily fluid. It’s a sex crime and it’s got to be changed,” the victim said.
So in 2009, Flores said she will, with the help of Representative Scott Brunn, try and change those penalties.
“It’s shocking! It’s absolutely appalling to have that type of outrageous conduct that has absolutely no penalty,” Flores said.
Tailoring a piece of legislation to improve the current structure isn’t just a novel idea, adds Flores, it’s a necessity. The State Representative said the only thing standing between future victims and appropriate justice is time.
“Just time. With consultation of law enforcement and the DA and legislative council, we’re ready to draft the legislation and have it ready to go.”
Faulk’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 9th. The Clackamas County Court may order him to be tested for any infectious diseases.

Seriously- I would have killed this guy!