Michael Peterson aka Charles Bronson

[MichaelBBack]

Worth remembering he's a 70 year old bloke who once robbed 20 quid from a post office.

Obviously, there's so much more to the story than that and he's had a very violent life behind bars. But he's also written poetry, made art, raised funds for charity, and even started his own charitable organisation. Despite the lapses and the violence, which should not be underestimated or understated, he's repeatedly shown willingness to channel his demons into creative and peaceful outlets.

When we've got actual murderers like Pitchfork and Russell Causley being freed, as well as that demonic pervert who killed James Bulger, and most rapists get off with a relative slap on the wrist, if they're even punished at all, I do find it somewhat bizarre that the authorities couldn't find a way for this very troubled old man to have some degree of freedom for the final years of his life, even if it was a very controlled and strictly monitored form of freedom.

At the same time, I can understand the decision. Charles has repeatedly lapsed and, despite his age, he's an exceptionally strong individual who could cause harm. But the same is true of many people who are released every single year. It's a balancing act, and, on some level, every release is a potential relapse... They don't have an easy job, the folks making these decisions.

 

[Stephen230]

Worth remembering he's a 70 year old bloke who once robbed 20 quid from a post office.

Obviously, there's so much more to the story than that and he's had a very violent life behind bars. But he's also written poetry, made art, raised funds for charity, and even started his own charitable organisation. Despite the lapses and the violence, which should not be underestimated or understated, he's repeatedly shown willingness to channel his demons into creative and peaceful outlets.

When we've got actual murderers like Pitchfork and Russell Causley being freed, as well as that demonic pervert who killed James Bulger, and most rapists get off with a relative slap on the wrist, if they're even punished at all, I do find it somewhat bizarre that the authorities couldn't find a way for this very troubled old man to have some degree of freedom for the final years of his life, even if it was a very controlled and strictly monitored form of freedom.

At the same time, I can understand the decision. Charles has repeatedly lapsed and, despite his age, he's an exceptionally strong individual who could cause harm. But the same is true of many people who are released every single year. It's a balancing act, and, on some level, every release is a potential relapse... They don't have an easy job, the folks making these decisions.

Which convicted rapists haven’t been punished at all?

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

Which convicted rapists haven’t been punished at all?

I dont think he's saying convicted rapists get off. In fact he isnt tbh.

 

[Stephen230]

I dont think he's saying convicted rapists get off. In fact he isnt tbh.

I’m not sure. It’s a bit of a pointless comparison to make though, if we’re talking about people who’ve not been convicted.

 

[paulchapo]

Part of me feels a little sad about the decision but not surprised. The problem with Bronson, is like the Krays, the myth and hype have grown so huge around him the authorities don't like it, so therefore they won't release him. The bloke clearly has mental health issues which forty years in mainly category A+ conditions haven't helped. I do think some compassion should be shown and he should be moved to a less secure unit so hopefully slowly he can adjust and prove he's no longer a threat.

 

[WestGorton]

He is off his cake. Right decision. Slowly give more freedoms and see how it goes.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Worth remembering he's a 70 year old bloke who once robbed 20 quid from a post office.

Obviously, there's so much more to the story than that and he's had a very violent life behind bars. But he's also written poetry, made art, raised funds for charity, and even started his own charitable organisation. Despite the lapses and the violence, which should not be underestimated or understated, he's repeatedly shown willingness to channel his demons into creative and peaceful outlets.

When we've got actual murderers like Pitchfork and Russell Causley being freed, as well as that demonic pervert who killed James Bulger, and most rapists get off with a relative slap on the wrist, if they're even punished at all, I do find it somewhat bizarre that the authorities couldn't find a way for this very troubled old man to have some degree of freedom for the final years of his life, even if it was a very controlled and strictly monitored form of freedom.

At the same time, I can understand the decision. Charles has repeatedly lapsed and, despite his age, he's an exceptionally strong individual who could cause harm. But the same is true of many people who are released every single year. It's a balancing act, and, on some level, every release is a potential relapse... They don't have an easy job, the folks making these decisions.

Worth remembering he has caused harm to everyone who he has ever encountered really

 

[Stephen230]

It’s pretty clear from the parole board’s statement that there was no chance they were ever going to consider releasing him until he has been decategorised and tested in Cat. D conditions. And that’s not happening anytime soon either.

Reading a little bit of the transcripts from the hearing, I’m not even sure he saw the event as anything more than a distraction from his mundane day and a bit of fun in the public eye.

He was asked about what he now felt about his kidnapping and torture of Governor Adrian Wallace and replied, “ Governor Wallace was an arsehole, is an arsehole and will die an arsehole.”

They’re either the words of someone with no real interest in getting out of jail, or one who’s that stupid you couldn’t possibly trust them to be in the company of other people.