comment: >
  
  Ok then how about 1/3 of a pension and they be forced to wear a clown outfit for a predetermined period of time?
context: A former Maryland park ranger was arrested and indicted in September for allegedly raping two of his female colleagues. But despite the grim crime he’s accused of, he’s still been allowed to collect nearly $95,000 of his pension as he awaits trial in jail.
  Now, two state lawmakers are hoping to pass legislation to prevent police officers from receiving retirement benefits after being convicted of a felony crime.
  
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  Maryland is one of 24 states that have no pension forfeiture laws on the books, meaning that any law enforcement officer who has a pension—even if they’ve been convicted of a crime—is allowed to collect it once they are 55 years old and have served more than 15 years in the job. 
  
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  Holding cops who have been found guilty of misconduct accountable is an issue several states have tried to address head-on. States like California, Virginia, and Massachusetts have passed laws allowing them to decertify an officer, essentially ensuring that their record of bad behavior follows them if they try to find a job in law enforcement elsewhere in the country. >
  
  So, in this case the new law would do nothing since the park ranger hasn’t been convicted? >
  
  Which is a good thing, really. As much as we’d sometimes like to see it happen I’m wary of anything resembling a pre-conviction punishment, he’s still innocent right up until the moment a jury finds him guilty. >
  
  Actually, the conviction is not official until sentencing in a number of jurisdictions. >
  
  Isn’t this a no brainer? >
  
  Left: Yes.
  Right: No.
  Center: Meh. >
  
  Am in center. Definite no-brainer. >
  
  Welcome to the left!
  /s? >
  
  On this issue, for sure. >
  
  Centre: how about half a pension? >
  
  Absolutely not.