I do not normally waste my time with these types of petitions, but I believe this kid, and YSU, are being treated unfairly. The kid served the sentence handed down by the judge, who knew more about the facts than anyone, and should be allowed to resume his life. Also, since his conviction was as a juvenile, it is sealed and could not be used by YSU, or anyone else, to discriminate against the kid.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Not only does he deserve a 2nd chance...he has earned it...now he is doing good things...leave him alone and let him prosper
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Marleen Ferrelli Thompson
9 years ago
If you've never needed a 2nd chance then you can throw stones.
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Robert Ruiz
9 years ago
Let him play.
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Alexandra Figueroa
9 years ago
He shouldn't be punished twice for the same crime he already served.
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Kenyon McAllister
9 years ago
As an alumnus of YSU who lives in Steubenville I 100% believe he should be allowed to attend classes and play football.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
He deserves to play football no matter what his past mistakes were.
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Jared Harrison
9 years ago
Let the man play everybody deserves a second chance
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Ray Klempay
9 years ago
Give this young man the opportunity to turn his life around. He walked on to this team looking for a chance in life. Give him the opportunity.
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Jasmin Simmons
9 years ago
God always has the final say so. If it is in God's plan, he will be on the team.
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Judi McCoy Bryant
9 years ago
I believe he should have this second chance. He served his punishment.
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Ashley
9 years ago
I am signing because while I feel the juvenile justice system needs great change, the way in which it operates now allowed for rehabilitation of this young man after his sentencing. Whether we agree or disagree that his sentencing was appropriate for his crime, based on current Ohio law, he served his time and is free to attend any college/university and play a sport. This is not an issue about if YSU did or did not follow the rules. They did nothing wrong. The students who wrote the first petition had good intentions but they're picking a fight with the wrong guilty party. There's no need to bring negative attention to Youngstown, YSU and/or a football program that has finally gotten us back to a place where we can be proud of where we come from. The battle that needs fought is in Columbus and Washington. They should be protesting Mike DeWine and the judges that allowed for such lenient punishment to change how the system works in the future. In fact, a handful of boys that participated in this act with him were not convicted and were later reinstated to play football at Steubenville to finish their junior and senior years. They were then allowed to attend a college and continue to participate in whatever they so choose. YSU and our football program isn't the problem and shouldn't have to be penalized because of the broken system. Allow for rehabilitation and the second chance.
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Melissa Tonkinson
9 years ago
I'm for a second chance
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Randi Phillips
9 years ago
If this young man has worked to turn his life around, served his time, earned his place both academically and athletically, and remained out of trouble, we should let him live his life the beat way he can. Period.
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Frederick Carnivale
9 years ago
This young man has paid for his mistakes. Experts testify in court everyday that a teenagers mind is not fully developed to make rational choices. I understand what he did was unacceptable, but we can give OD victims 2 and 3 chances when they leave and abuse there kids while getting their high. I would like to see the individual who started the petition sit down face to face with Malik look him the eye .
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Nicole Wright
9 years ago
He was a teenager. We've all made mistakes that we aren't proud of. Don't use this young man's past life to determine his present life. Their are so many young men, out here lost, that ...WE NEED MORE OF HIM!!! Men who have learned their lesson from bad chouces, and DEFINITELY MAKING WISER CHOICES TODAY. I ask in Jesus name, if you all will give this intelligent young man a chance at a fresh start in life and ALLOW HIM TO BECOME AN ASSET TO SO MANY OTHERS. We need to hold one another up, NO MATTER THE RACE!!!! LET'S ALL BEGIN TO BUILD WITH ANOTHER, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. Thankyou!!! I say we allow him to become more educated.
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Frederick Carnivale
9 years ago
This young man has paid for his mistakes. Experts testify in court everyday that a teenagers mind is not fully developed to make rational choices. I understand what he did was unacceptable, but we can give OD victims 2 and 3 chances when they leave and abuse there kids while getting their high. I would like to see the individual who started the petition sit down face to face with Ma'lik, look him the eye before he passes his judgement. firestorm.
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Geneva Javey
9 years ago
He deserves a second chance.
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Katelyn A Mooney
9 years ago
Everyone deserves another chance in life
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Nicole Campbell
9 years ago
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I am a parent of daughter's the youngest is a 17 year old. This kid deserves a second chance. Their have been many people that play sports that have made mistakes he should be know different than them. Let him PLAY!
I do not normally waste my time with these types of petitions, but I believe this kid, and YSU, are being treated unfairly. The kid served the sentence handed down by the judge, who knew more about the facts than anyone, and should be allowed to resume his life. Also, since his conviction was as a juvenile, it is sealed and could not be used by YSU, or anyone else, to discriminate against the kid.
Not only does he deserve a 2nd chance...he has earned it...now he is doing good things...leave him alone and let him prosper
If you've never needed a 2nd chance then you can throw stones.
Let him play.
He shouldn't be punished twice for the same crime he already served.
As an alumnus of YSU who lives in Steubenville I 100% believe he should be allowed to attend classes and play football.
He deserves to play football no matter what his past mistakes were.
Let the man play everybody deserves a second chance
Give this young man the opportunity to turn his life around. He walked on to this team looking for a chance in life. Give him the opportunity.
God always has the final say so. If it is in God's plan, he will be on the team.
I believe he should have this second chance. He served his punishment.
I am signing because while I feel the juvenile justice system needs great change, the way in which it operates now allowed for rehabilitation of this young man after his sentencing. Whether we agree or disagree that his sentencing was appropriate for his crime, based on current Ohio law, he served his time and is free to attend any college/university and play a sport. This is not an issue about if YSU did or did not follow the rules. They did nothing wrong. The students who wrote the first petition had good intentions but they're picking a fight with the wrong guilty party. There's no need to bring negative attention to Youngstown, YSU and/or a football program that has finally gotten us back to a place where we can be proud of where we come from. The battle that needs fought is in Columbus and Washington. They should be protesting Mike DeWine and the judges that allowed for such lenient punishment to change how the system works in the future. In fact, a handful of boys that participated in this act with him were not convicted and were later reinstated to play football at Steubenville to finish their junior and senior years. They were then allowed to attend a college and continue to participate in whatever they so choose. YSU and our football program isn't the problem and shouldn't have to be penalized because of the broken system. Allow for rehabilitation and the second chance.
I'm for a second chance
If this young man has worked to turn his life around, served his time, earned his place both academically and athletically, and remained out of trouble, we should let him live his life the beat way he can. Period.
This young man has paid for his mistakes. Experts testify in court everyday that a teenagers mind is not fully developed to make rational choices. I understand what he did was unacceptable, but we can give OD victims 2 and 3 chances when they leave and abuse there kids while getting their high. I would like to see the individual who started the petition sit down face to face with Malik look him the eye .
He was a teenager. We've all made mistakes that we aren't proud of. Don't use this young man's past life to determine his present life. Their are so many young men, out here lost, that ...WE NEED MORE OF HIM!!! Men who have learned their lesson from bad chouces, and DEFINITELY MAKING WISER CHOICES TODAY. I ask in Jesus name, if you all will give this intelligent young man a chance at a fresh start in life and ALLOW HIM TO BECOME AN ASSET TO SO MANY OTHERS. We need to hold one another up, NO MATTER THE RACE!!!! LET'S ALL BEGIN TO BUILD WITH ANOTHER, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. Thankyou!!! I say we allow him to become more educated.
This young man has paid for his mistakes. Experts testify in court everyday that a teenagers mind is not fully developed to make rational choices. I understand what he did was unacceptable, but we can give OD victims 2 and 3 chances when they leave and abuse there kids while getting their high. I would like to see the individual who started the petition sit down face to face with Ma'lik, look him the eye before he passes his judgement. firestorm.
He deserves a second chance.
Everyone deserves another chance in life
I am a parent of daughter's the youngest is a 17 year old. This kid deserves a second chance. Their have been many people that play sports that have made mistakes he should be know different than them. Let him PLAY!