RUFF LIFE: Denver DA Hires Dog To Help Victims Cope With ‘Trauma’

Denver’s progressive prosecutor may be missing the point with her latest hire of staff: a labrador retriever.

District Attorney Beth McCann (D. “emotional support” Bodhi, a dog named Bodhi, to assist “in the investigation of crimes, in trial preparation, and with courtroom testimony,” According to a Press release.

“The nature of our work is often traumatic,” McCann spoke of McCann’s credentialed dog, an internationally certified facility canine. “Bodhi’s comforting presence helps people, and particularly children, survive their trauma and participate more openly and fully in the criminal justice process. Bodhi also supports our employees’ well-being with every tail wag, game of fetch, and belly rub.”

McCann’s Office did not respond when asked how Bodhi could benefit from McCann. “in the investigation of crimes.”

“Bodhi,” Named for the Buddhist concept “Namaste” “enlightenment,” Will “provide emotional support for victims, witnesses, and their family members.” If the judges allow, the pooch could also be placed at the feet or testifying witness.

This is the latest attempt by progressive prosecutors in addressing this issue. “trauma”—rather than hold criminals accountable—in the American justice system. Larry Krasner (D.), embattled Philadelphia prosecutor Promised to bring up the issue in his office and suggest it will prevent future offenses.

“There is a lot of research that trauma suffered is reacted later as crime,” He said it shortly after his 2017 election.

McCann is part of a network of left-wing prosecutors who were supported by George Soros, a liberal billionaire. She will be retiring in 2019. accompanied Krasner and far-left Los Angeles district attorney George Gascón (D.) on a trip to Portugal funded by the liberal megadonor’s Fair and Just Prosecution, which helps elect the “reform-minded” prosecutors. This group is a project by the Tides Center which has received at most $3.5 million from Soros.

McCann, like Krasner is dedicated to “Systemic Changes” and has launched A unit was set up in her office to examine allegedly wrongful convictions. She announced that she could overturn at most seven sentences.

Krasner’s office released a man last year committed He was convicted of a second murder only months after his release.

McCann’s Denver office was told by a judge that McCann would welcome the dog to her courtroom. “can be a stressful environment for many people, so putting participants at ease helps us get to the truth.” Shannon McFate is Bodhi’s handler, and a so called “Bodhi”!