Judge Sends Dad Who Locked Up, Abused His Adopted Son to Prison

Judge Howard Coates made a downward departure Thursday when sentencing a Florida father who was convicted of abusing one of his children. Timothy Ferriter was sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by a five-year probation, for physically abusing his adopted son with a belt and confining him to a crate-sized room. The room only locked from the outside and the child would sometimes have to use a bucket for a bathroom. Ferriter's wife, Tracy Ferriter, was arrested for similar charges and has yet to go on trial.
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[@davinxi5926]

What kind of message you sending to child abusers, JUDGE????

[@January.]

*are you sending

[@johncurcio3621]

I can't watch this after reading the comments first. Anybody who locks a child up in box is a monster.

[@deannagmail7640]

I wish the judge made it mandatory that the full 5yrs be served. I hope at least the warden removes his toilet and issues him a home depot bucket. seriously.

[@j9andphoenix]

I have only listened to the first 15 mins of this and am feeling quite angry. The boy in the box was not their biological child and so the treatment he received after being adopted is more criminal. To adopt a poor baby from Vietnam at 18 months or so, only to clearly treat that boy cruelly, if I assume the parents were not punitive in the extreme to their natural children, shows a sign of entitlement to treat him as though he should be grateful even if living in a box and eating a peanut butter sandwich each day. When does mummy go to trial? Shame on them.

[@catedavies6379]

Absolutely disgraceful! What a joke. He should have had a minimal of 10 years. Judge is wrong on this one. Such a shame.

[@IdeaPants365]

"Judge sides with convicted child abuser, calls him out on lack of remose and gives him a pittance of a sentence." Fixed the titlem

[@eds1512]

REMOVE THIS JUDGE!!! THIS IS CRAZY!

[@kelliparker9418]

The judge took me to the ice cream parlor, and then told me I couldn’t have any ice cream. So disappointed with the sentence

[@jefolson6989]

The judge keeps saying "disipline" when he should be saying ' torture" .

[@Amy-zs8tx]

Disgusting sentence! Way to be so lenient on this MONSTER!!! And I liked this judge! No respect now!!

[@MamaBlisss]

So he will serve maybe 36 months?? This is insane

[@orrendawhitley2558]

If the judge took into consideration everything why did he give such a light sentence?

[@windycity1828]

Judge led us down the garden path. I was hoping for a more suitable sentence 😔

[@davinxi5926]

Banana republic

[@LadyRustedKnight]

So this stiff necked cold man gets a wet noodle slap due to wearing a false cloak in public, people are so easily duped by appearances but the child gets scarred for life by the worst type of militaristic discipline. If he had done this to a dog, those same supporters would be screaming bloody murder. No wonder society is screwed up like it is. Shame on the judge.

[@mermaidofaloha]

What a horrible judge to sentence such a short time for such horrific crimes against an innocent child. The jury did their job but the judge failed everyone including the jury, Tim Ferriter’s children, our community and country, millions of people, our society, everyone in public and all children but mostly the victim RF. Forgive him Lord, he knows not what he has done. 🙏 At least I know that after five years in prison Tim Ferriter’s life will be forever altered and he has changed the trajectory and course he planned for his future. He is now a known criminal, a child abuser and a grown man violent, scary bully to young children forever no matter where he goes. He has ruined his reputation. And your reputation will feed you a lot longer than your pocketbook will. What he will have to endure throughout the next five years will permanently change him and leave scars beyond the permanent scars he inflicted on his own children. God will give Tim Ferriter what he deserves. This judge talked about how he is in control of the sentencing decision in his courtroom. But let us all remember God is in control of Tim Ferriter’s real sentence and every aspect of his future and his miserable, pitiful life. My prayers are for the young boy who endured so many years of torture and isolation at the hands of this abusive monster of a man. 🙏

[@wendyh3891]

He maybe sorted in prison??

[@kimmd.2569]

The judge said he didn’t feel the defendant showed any remorse or regret. Why such a short sentence then?! Strange.

[@AmicaCream]

How is this supposed to make an example for child abusers, this man should have gotten at least 10 years in prison. Very disappointing

[@carlosdeno]

An absolute joke of a sentence, I honestly thought this judge would hand down a minimum of 10 years. He even stated the fact that Lego Head hadn’t shown any signs of remorse, in his statement to the court. It will be interesting to see what plea deal his wife is offered, they both should of been locked up for a decade.

[@MamaBlisss]

I think he would still be doing it if he wasn't caught and would do it again. Also, leave the Marines out of it!

[@AL-fl4jk]

So the judge watched a movie and now gives anyone from a military household leniency??

[@MichaelaGronemann]

Whats wrong with this judge😡😡😡worst sentencing ever!

[@Dobviews]

The judge's ruling is a secondary crime against the victim. SMFH

[@lydiayork9451]

Blabbing on and on nonsensically shows he knows his sentence was abnormal and amoral, just like them.

[@w.urlitzer1869]

poor judgment from a unqualified judge

[@maryer-us7rm]

I am surprised. He should go to jail for the max

[@annauk29]

Way too short time, the way judge kept defending the sentence shows he knows it too. Privileged man!

[@mariestruthers965]

This judgment does indicate privilege. Tim and Tracy had resources, contacts, connections and they resorted to primitive methods of control. 0:16 Where were all those supportive people when a child was being tortured and confined? Tim is not innately evil? He is evil. No remorse at all. We saw nothing but arrogance throughout his trial.

[@jakebe4915]

Shameful Judge. So disappointing, so laughable. The Prosecution recommended 15 years. 10 years would have been more appropriate. Tim is a beast to treat a child like that.

[@joleemeyer]

Pathetic sentence

[@58Drucker]

Why is this Judge trying to make excuses for this man?! This Judge should be locked up in a room and treated like this boy, then see if he thinks it is somewhat okay.

[@dawnb3194]

The judge sounded apologetic throughout the sentencing of this monster. I disagree with the judge that Tough Guy Tim believed he was doing the right thing with a son who he believed was a problem child. I believe this monster felt threatened by the victim’s high intellect and enjoyed subjecting him to prolonged humiliation which he intended to cause the boy to develop or exacerbate problems that would eventually vindicate Tough Guy Tim. You could see the defendant’s relative glee on hearing 5 years - he probably expected 15+.

[@user-ru3te6xe4z]

Shame on you, judge!!!

[@jsmum196]

What is wrong with this judge!? This man is a serial abuser and could be more.

[@murielwolfaardt4270]

Judge should go on pension😢

[@DoingMyBestJ]

60 months is a slap in the wrist , what about the victim whos going to suffer with this for lifetime, this man deserves 1,000 years .

[@jefolson6989]

To construct a box for the sole purpose of torturing a kid deserves 50 years. Its sick.

[@wolfensus]

construction of a harmless object shouldnt give you anything.

[@Dan5819]

5 years for that felonious crime makes me so sick. He should have gotten at least 20, in my book, at the very least. Well, maybe his karma will "kick" in whlie in prison.

[@dianedavidson7977]

The Turpin kids said they loved their parents ffs. Kids become bonded to their abusers when its all they know.

[@simontex33]

This judge forgot to take his meds. He’s in a manic state.

[@bchandler81]

Absolute shame! What a joke of a sentence! What a joke of a judge.

[@maryerichardson8302]

Tim Ferriter got off way too easy. Hoping the prosecutors win on appeal. The judge is very wooshy-washy.

[@urbanexploregirl6802]

I wonder what would have happened in the future ? had the boy not ran away and had he not got caught for keeping his son in a box 🤔… I hope Tim endures the worst time in his box ! This sentence was not enough after the scars these kids will carry for the rest of their lives!

[@johnharling5246]

He is not aging well in jail and that is cushy compared to prison, without all his creams, plastic surgery combined with constant stress he isn't going to look so composed or so well preserved after a few years. I'm glad the state is appealing

[@loyceholland6201]

Its somthing how he kept his son locked in a box now he will suffer the same thing. He has plenty of time to reflect on what hes done. I hope the son is able to find peace and happiness in some way❤.

[@kevinrasey2650]

Tatatatatatatata tatata TADAY! Junior. Man… was this guy paid by the minute or what?!?!

[@lyndachabane1931]

Absolutely pathetic sentence.... How is that justice!!!

[@carolinemarch2626]

What a joke. Sad. I hope the young man will get the help he needs.

[@user-bz9tm6lk3n]

We as family in Ireland are absolutely totally shocked at the judges sentence 😢😢😮

[@Strawn149]

Right because Ireland is hardcore when they hand out sentences to violent offenders 😂

[@4everu984]

Boooooooooooo Judge is a ball dropper. So much hard work to get here and no real justice. Waste..... Praying for child.

[@trayjosass]

Money gets you out off jail

[@cyntar556]

With all that the judge said he should have given TF a much longer sentence 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@avivacohen8785]

I think a tougher sentence like 40 yrs plus a million dollar fine. Makes a effe😊ct😢

[@reginella6]

The judge was too lenient in his sentence, this couple was unfit and unprepared to be parents and they submitted their adopted son to YEARS OF TORTURE!!!

[@ketoqueenyo2431]

This judge needs to no longer judge.

[@charlesmoore6140]

This man is a bully! Like most bullies he prays on the weak .

[@user-cd2wf9cs1r]

The babbling judge talk talk talk get rid of him

[@darcyswanson7287]

he will offend the courts order again imho

[@Anna_Stetik]

I see that judges are still giving light wrist slaps to abusers. It's been going on at least 50 years when my own "parents" got sentenced to a stupidly small amount of time behind bars. F. ALL of you judges who do this.

[@kathrynalley4462]

Why did the mother/wife allow the defendant to do this to the child? Why didn’t she go to the authorities? Was she charged with neglecting that child?

[@susanwilcox6116]

Sentence not long enough. Hope the prosecutor appeals

[@JohnRiddle-hg4oh]

What do both bullies and rich people have in common nothing is her fault they are always the victim when the shoe was on the other foot

[@EarthKeeper13]

So we have an insight that Tracy Ferreter will most likely receive an even lower sentence if convicted. :-(

[@philmccumskey3596]

he should stop umminh all the time. Speak properly.

[@robinl6659]

Disgusting sentence ! Shame on the judge!

[@Gambler77713]

The Judge fixed on that Tim didn't show much remorse. If he had of done so it sounded to me that the Judge would've gave him less then he did. Heck he may of said. Even though you took a gamble and turned down a plea deal for 2 yrs. I'll give you 2 for putting up a fight. Then the trial would've been a complete waste of time and money.

[@dolldoll2914]

👩‍💻Just like OJ, Casey Anthony & Lizzy Borden; Living Pariahs. Nobody wants to be around them. 5 years!?! When this young boy lived at least that long or more, in his box, AND he had to dump his own poo. At such a ridiculously lenient sentence, the public will ply THE OFFENDER with the appropriate sentence. The children will live very scarred lives trying to heal unseen wounds that will catch up to them. Hopefully, they will have good therapists to help them and send the bill to Daddy and Mommy. 🙋‍♀️😘🥰🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@Lokisdottir1964]

So, slap on the wrist basically.

[@chesullivan1519]

OMG. WHAT KIND OF JUDGE IS THIS INDIVIDUAL? THIS YOUNG BOY WILL BE SCARRED FOR LIFE , I KNOW THAT FOR A FACT, MY COUSIN SON WAS TREATED THAT WAY, AND NOW 25 YEARS LATER, THIS MAN SHAKES, ACTS NERVOUS ALL THE TIME, CANT HOLD A JOB. BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS LOST IN HIS MEMORIES, THEREFORE HE MIGHT AS WELL STAY HOME. , CANT DRIVE , DOESN'T HAVE FRIENDS, HAS TO TAKE PILLS TO CALM HIS ANXIETY. , IS NOT REALLY LIFE FOR HIM. SHAME ON THIS NO GOOD JUDGE 😢😢

[@Valentina-mo4tx]

Judge said the defendant is not an evil person 😳 he is a child abuser thats as evil as evil gets !!

[@gorillaspawn6071]

Vacation sentence more like. His poor, battered child victims.

[@krisbest6405]

Discipline in the forces is to break your humanity to kill and have power over other in some degree, thus we get these parents.

[@Lisaburner67]

This judge was wrong!!! I would like to know why he just gave him 5 years be out in 2 years

[@theconscience01]

That's why I wear the robe - - there is a word to describe that behavior

[@simontex33]

This judge needs his respiratory treatment and his psyche meds

[@annabellethedoll4032]

*SHAME ON YOU SO-CALLED JUDGE!!!!!*

[@murielwolfaardt4270]

Kids got life sentences 😢... Jury wasted their time.

[@MissMatch1234]

THESE DEMENTIA JUDGES NEED TO RETIRE !

[@estellafernandez2536]

LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE,,,,THIS PSYCHPATH REJECTED A 2 YEAR DEAL WITH 5 YEARS PROBATION AND LETS NOT FORGET THAT HE MAY NOT EVEN MAKE IT ALIVE IN JAIL IN FIVE YEARS SINCE EVERYONE KNOWS THAT CHILD ABUSERS ARE TARGETTED IN JAIL,,,SO REST IN PIECE BRO,,,,I MEANT REST IN PEACE BRO OR MAYBE YES,,,IN PIECES

[@A.Krispy]

Bubba please get Timmy!! Get him Bubba Get him!!

[@456swagger]

That Judge should be in jail.

[@rochelleshon306]

I just don’t have the words. 💔🤬 😭

[@Aleka1943]

This judge rambled on and on, and on and on……then probation?????

[@marianne1959]

Thos judge is as sadistic as the defendant 😡

[@jocelynastheart2732]

Dear judge you are a joke!

[@margaret0847]

NW Ohio here ❤️

[@ArmyOne519]

Looking at this Father that did this to that poor boy, Let me have 5 minutes alone with him 🤨. And , BTW that Judge is a softie

[@MrCarlosgilder]

Not long enough sentence god knows what would of happened if his son hadn't run away😡

[@UnknownUnknown-it9nn]

Yes, What A F...... Joke Of The Year Award Goes Straight To This JUDGE.😞😞😞😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@2nd_of_3]

We should be able to see his face 😠

[@brbrknndy]

I'm guessing the judge was worried about Roman have too many issues with guilt in being responsible for sending his father away to prison. Perhaps the therapist treating him was worried about it. Maybe that's why the light sentence. This judge seemed so fair and when I first heard the sentence I was upset too. But maybe the above is the reason why. If not then I don't understand the sentence. My prayer now for Roman is that he continue on the path of healing with his therapist. I pray, after he turns 18, that he still does not contact TF until he is fully healed and even then think carefully about it.

[@returnofsoma]

I would've given him the max of 40 years

[@charlesmoore6140]

Wtf!

[@lisbeth6911]

Wow😡

[@Rococo87]

Not only Mommy!!! Also the sisters

[@wilsal2485]

I liked this judge & all he had to say before sentencing The sentence was light but I'm not angry at it. Also Ronan's victim impact statement was impressive & made me cry. So much damage done to the children! Edit: I just went to listen to Tim's statement & now it does put doubt as to his sentence. Still saying he did what he did to keep Ronan from what has now happened. wtf

[@lizbrito5452]

Fiona's letter was a perfect picture of what they all suffered with TF

[@user-kn8lv8im4x]

Phycobabler

[@laney612]

@19:00

[@karensinclair4189]

These comments are interesting! People really want more than a pound of flesh here. They want to destroy this perpetrator. The judge rendered what he saw as an appropriate sentence that he supported rather well. He was not motivated by revenge. He still preserved justice in his punishment.

[@dawnb3194]

The perpetrator tried to destroy the young boy. There should be punishment. The judge sounded apologetic in his tone throughout. This defendant was monstrous in his treatment of his son - the daughters’ testimonies/victim statements alone support the majority of comments on this sentence.

[@Maez-43vr]

This judge did an amazing job

[@CHOOKIE67]

BS

[@francisgoldstien6153]

He got a rotten kid Extreme measures was necessary He tried to be a good father

[@Leightonk]

Let's hope you got no kids

[@michellemariem]

There is no such thing as a ‘rotten’ kid, just a kid who needs help. LOVING, help.

[@francisgoldstien6153]

@@michellemariem Wrong

[@krisbest6405]

Sounds like a typical religious style of parenting. He needs a fine and a short jail sentence and a parenting course. It was a difficult child with a frustrated rightous father.

[@reborika]

This sentence is a bloody joke….judge should be ashamed…..he went on and on and even went so far as to say he didn’t feel like Timmy was remorseful and still gave him a slap on the wrist…..so painful to watch this disgusting and disturbing sentence