Stephen Collins has finally opened up after the TMZ recording of him confessing to child molestation was released. Read his statement at People. Katie Couric will also be conducting an interview with Collins airing Friday on 20/20 on ABC.
And he's still playing the "my ex wife recorded our session without my knowledge" card. As if that's gonna make what he did justifiable. ugh. what a pig.
Because he bears no responsibility. It's an "affliction" that he "struggles" with and his ex-wife "deceived" him. Now he thinks he's cast as the victim. These assholes all follow the same pattern.
It rather annoys me that on some sites people are blaming Faye Grant for being a monster or at the least a greedy opportunist. I have no doubt she had probably been in denial when the first person came to her. She's admitted as much herself to one of the victims. And it appears at least the victims trusted her enough to come to her for help, and she finally DID do something about it. It probably wasn't easy, and it really didn't make her look good, but it was probably the best decision to be made.
Let's see if more victims come forward now, victims more recent than the 1970s. The guy has been in therapy forever, so maybe he has been able to learn some techniques for getting this under control.
I have no sympathy for Collins in this matter. He did something horrendous and it's too bad he wasn't prosecuted within the timeframe allowed by law.
I read the article in People (linked above) and in it, he says he has spoken to one of the victims (15 years later), but that a professional advised him speaking directly to the other victims could cause them more harm than good. It seems to me that the person equally responsible for causing the victims harm is his wife who (it appears) leaked this information in an attempt to harm Collins. Who would re-traumatize these women by such a cruel, selfish action? Collins & his wife deserve each other - both self-centered jerks.
@Karen, I agree with you. His actions were indefensible, and I'm glad he was in therapy to change his behavior. But the release of the therapy tape is bad news. As I said when this story first came out, I *want* men having this type of impulses to get into therapy as quickly as possible, hopefully before they act out. If the release of the tape stops men (and it is usually men) from seeking the help they need for fear of exposure, it could create many more victims.
@Nutty Agree. Disclosures/discussions in therapy are the same as confessions to clergy or participating in AA. It's off limits as far as I'm concerned. If he's learned how to control is behavior, good for him. At least he sought help.
I posted this up thread, but I have to respectfully disagree about Faye. Sure she was probably in denial. Who wants to believe that about the man you chose to marry? But she DID do something about it, presumably getting him into therapy years ago. As for the tapes, well, until I hear from her I will reserve judgement. Remember, he is the one who did wrong.
Umm I think there's no statute of limitations if they were minors .. I'm not sure but if they were under age which they all were they sol never runs out.. unless I'm mistaken then please feel free to correct me..
Did a quick search. Depending on the charges, it looks like the limit in California (if that is where this took place) is when victim turns 18 + 8 years OR for other charges when victim is 28 years old.
There's definitely a statute of limitations, unfortunately. It's ridiculous to apply the "passage of time heals wounds" adage to young girls molested by a friend's father or a co-worker. Abuse has lifelong effects and for Collins to play it like he's a hero for controlling his urges and not "re-traumatizing" those young girls is despicable.
I'm not a Stephen Collins supporter by any means. I think what he did was disgusting and should be prosecuted. I don't think there should be a statute of limitations for crimes against minors. However, his estranged wife leaked the info. I think he should have addressed it. I give him credit for acknowledging he did wrong, and getting help for his problem. Although it doesn't fix what he did to his victims, i believe it's better than Cosby's way of continuing to deny and make the victims out to be liars.
He is as deluded as the Sony execs (that think the hackers won't release all the embarrassing info they stole) if he thinks he can somehow spin his way back on tv. He should be laying low and just trying to stay out of court- civil or criminal.
Ugh.
ReplyDeleteAnd he's still playing the "my ex wife recorded our session without my knowledge" card. As if that's gonna make what he did justifiable. ugh. what a pig.
ReplyDeleteBecause he bears no responsibility. It's an "affliction" that he "struggles" with and his ex-wife "deceived" him. Now he thinks he's cast as the victim. These assholes all follow the same pattern.
Delete*an affliction like, you know, cancer.
DeleteIt rather annoys me that on some sites people are blaming Faye Grant for being a monster or at the least a greedy opportunist. I have no doubt she had probably been in denial when the first person came to her. She's admitted as much herself to one of the victims. And it appears at least the victims trusted her enough to come to her for help, and she finally DID do something about it. It probably wasn't easy, and it really didn't make her look good, but it was probably the best decision to be made.
DeleteLet's see if more victims come forward now, victims more recent than the 1970s. The guy has been in therapy forever, so maybe he has been able to learn some techniques for getting this under control.
ReplyDeleteOr how to manipulate further.
DeleteWhat a nasty waste of space.
I have no sympathy for Collins in this matter. He did something horrendous and it's too bad he wasn't prosecuted within the timeframe allowed by law.
ReplyDeleteI read the article in People (linked above) and in it, he says he has spoken to one of the victims (15 years later), but that a professional advised him speaking directly to the other victims could cause them more harm than good. It seems to me that the person equally responsible for causing the victims harm is his wife who (it appears) leaked this information in an attempt to harm Collins. Who would re-traumatize these women by such a cruel, selfish action? Collins & his wife deserve each other - both self-centered jerks.
@Karen, I agree with you. His actions were indefensible, and I'm glad he was in therapy to change his behavior. But the release of the therapy tape is bad news. As I said when this story first came out, I *want* men having this type of impulses to get into therapy as quickly as possible, hopefully before they act out. If the release of the tape stops men (and it is usually men) from seeking the help they need for fear of exposure, it could create many more victims.
Delete@Nutty Agree. Disclosures/discussions in therapy are the same as confessions to clergy or participating in AA. It's off limits as far as I'm concerned. If he's learned how to control is behavior, good for him. At least he sought help.
DeleteI posted this up thread, but I have to respectfully disagree about Faye. Sure she was probably in denial. Who wants to believe that about the man you chose to marry? But she DID do something about it, presumably getting him into therapy years ago. As for the tapes, well, until I hear from her I will reserve judgement. Remember, he is the one who did wrong.
DeleteI totally agree with you, Nutty and Karen.
DeleteWell, gee, so nice that he's been able to control his "impulses" since 1994! Gotta give him credit for that!
ReplyDeleteExcuse me while I go puke!
Admitting you're a pedophile to People is true bottom-of-the-barrel.
ReplyDeleteStay classy, Collins.
What's the point of bringing all this up again? Is he trying to resuscitate his career? Ugh
ReplyDeleteIt sickens me that he's not going to be prosecuted. Those poor girls will carry this with them forever and he's still getting big fat residual checks.
ReplyDeleteUmm I think there's no statute of limitations if they were minors .. I'm not sure but if they were under age which they all were they sol never runs out.. unless I'm mistaken then please feel free to correct me..
ReplyDeleteDid a quick search. Depending on the charges, it looks like the limit in California (if that is where this took place) is when victim turns 18 + 8 years OR for other charges when victim is 28 years old.
DeleteSee here
There's definitely a statute of limitations, unfortunately. It's ridiculous to apply the "passage of time heals wounds" adage to young girls molested by a friend's father or a co-worker. Abuse has lifelong effects and for Collins to play it like he's a hero for controlling his urges and not "re-traumatizing" those young girls is despicable.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Stephen Collins supporter by any means. I think what he did was disgusting and should be prosecuted. I don't think there should be a statute of limitations for crimes against minors. However, his estranged wife leaked the info. I think he should have addressed it. I give him credit for acknowledging he did wrong, and getting help for his problem. Although it doesn't fix what he did to his victims, i believe it's better than Cosby's way of continuing to deny and make the victims out to be liars.
ReplyDeleteHe is as deluded as the Sony execs (that think the hackers won't release all the embarrassing info they stole) if he thinks he can somehow spin his way back on tv. He should be laying low and just trying to stay out of court- civil or criminal.
ReplyDeleteJust go away Collins. You're a pedophile.
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