ALF Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) In a courtroom in Lockport, the small spectators’ gallery was filled with what looked like motorcycle gang members. By Nancy Fischer Published October 10, 2016 They had a hardened look, at least one had a Mohawk, and all wore boots, chains, and black leather cuts - vests emblazoned with patches, including a skull and a fist. The crowd all wore a large patch on their backs with a curious motto, Bikers Against Child Abuse They were there on a mission to form a protective barrier in court around a 16-year-old girl at the sentencing of the man who raped her, carnival worker Michael E. Freeman. The young girl was pregnant from the rape, faced with the difficult decision to end the pregnancy, said Deputy District Attorney Holly E. Sloma, who called the crime, “reprehensible.” Sloma said it was also her first interaction with the Bikers Against Child Abuse organization, or B.A.C.A., a 21-year-old international organization with over 8,000 members in 11 countries, but whose Western New York/Buffalo Chapter is relatively new. The Niagara County Court sentencing of Freeman on Sept. 7 was the bikers’ group’s first appearance in any local court. Sloma said she had no idea the bikers would be filling up the courtroom that day, but called their presence, surrounding the victim as she sat far in the corner, empowering. “Michael Freeman was glaring across the courtroom at that victim - or at least trying to. To see this young woman surrounded by these tough individuals I think made her feel not only special, but also protected,” said Sloma. “(The victim) felt powerful with them there and she should feel that way.” Sloma said the group had asked the judge ahead of time for permission to support the girl in the courtroom. Empowerment of abused children is the B.A.C.A. mission. “We are not vigilantes out there to threaten or chase the accused, but rather to make children feel safe,” said member David "Shepard" Collyer. “We are there to give them that security and comfort.” http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/10/these-bikers-may-look-scary-but-their-mission-is-ending-child-abuse/ Edited October 11, 2016 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I thought this was going to be about the spandex mafia. Thanks for the link, it's a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I had not seen BACA members around any WNY biker events until maybe the last year or so Club.............not gang BACA are not 1%er's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 That's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Great stuff. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Good job by them. The animals that abuse children destroy lives and victims needs protection and shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I had not seen BACA members around any WNY biker events until maybe the last year or so Club.............not gang BACA are not 1%er's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 ? 99% are riding clubs. 1%'ers would be like Hells Angels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Good for these guys...outstanding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 99% are riding clubs. 1%'ers would be like Hells Angels got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 I had not seen BACA members around any WNY biker events until maybe the last year or so Club.............not gang BACA are not 1%er's Gang reference was just click bait . These bikers are the best of the best who deserve recognition for there good work. If gang reference intimidates pedofiles , good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Wow, awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 ? 1% killed a man is what some also say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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