The victim's mother said she does not keep tabs on Heimlich but knows he's one of the top players in the United States. She said her daughter was young enough that "she doesn't really remember everything that happened," but nonetheless has been ostracized from family events because most members of the Heimlich family have sided with Luke.
"He got two years of counseling and classes," she said. "My daughter's life has been changed for the rest of her life."
The mental gymnastics of all the Beavs fans that had a grand old time over the rash of criminal issues that the Ducks went through is pretty hilarious. Here's a few from the OLive comments.
"I woke up this morning very disappointed. Not in the story about Heimlich, I was disappointed in a group of journalists who needed attention. I know they most likely will delete a comment like this as soon as they see it but as a born and raised Oregonian, i am so disappointed in this story.
The fact that these details emerged the day before the opening game for oregon state in their super regional is wrong. The kid was 15, the fact that it is just now being brought to the light is ridiculous. The kid works harder than any one of these journalists day in and day out, on and off the field. All of the countless hours working towards a goal, to have a previous felony brought up the day before an opening game of a super regional series.
Luke made a bad decision at a young age. He knows that and i'm sure he thinks about it every day. To turn him into a news story to get views and comments on their article is disgusting.
You would think out of all people in this world, the Oregonian and Oregon Live would be very excited about the 2017 Beaver baseball team... Congratulations for bringing previous unnecessary details into light. The kid has a right to feel good about his recent successes and devotion to his sport and shouldn't be haunted by his actions as a 15 year old."
"This is a sick crime, but had this been a player from a school to our south, you would not be reading this article."
"Despicable column. Smear. And the media reacts with sanctimonious indignation when labeled as "fake news"? Pathetic attempt to destroy a human being. Just reprehensible."
"This is indefensible. period. Digging up seals Juvenile records that happened 6 years ago and have reached a resolution, in which Heimlich served his civil penalty for his specific actions, which were not discussed, and has moved on in his life.
publishing this story one day before he pitches in the super regional. there is no defense to that. None whatsoever. This was done to deliver the most relevant shock value possible. This was no "difficult" decision, this "decision" made itself in the skewed eyes of the news organization.
Oregonian. you are scum bags.
I am done reading Danny Moran, done reading the Oregonian for any Beaver news whatsoever. simply indefensible. "
They're mad at the paper!!! lol
