The Case of the Indecisive OC Rapist: Miguel Angel Rivera

By R. Scott Moxley Thu., Jun. 7 2012 at 9:00 AM

Rivera: I just can't make up my mind.

Orange County's Miguel Angel Rivera first denied that he forcefully raped two women in April and November of 2009, but something provoked him to change his stance.

Superior Court Judge Jonathan S. Fish told Rivera that if he acknowledged his guilt, he would receive close to a 50 percent reduction from the maximum possible prison sentence.

In September 2011, Rivera took the pretrial deal, which included his written acceptance of the details of his sex crimes.

But after Fish ordered him sent to prison the rapist changed his mind again.

Rivera--who is 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds--filed an appeal challenging his convictions.

He argued that . . . well . . . he didn't argue anything except that he didn't like his situation.

On the one hand . . .

On May 31, a three-justice panel at a California Court of Appeal based in Santa Ana scratched their collective heads and dismissed the appeal.

Upshot: Rivera, 26, will continue to serve his nine-year prison sentence at Wasco State Prison.

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indecision, Jonathan S. Fish, Miguel Angel Rivera, Orange County Superior Court, rape, rapist, Wasco State Prison

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Dave

Were you talking to me? You must be mexican because you can't spell or write very well. Thanks for proving another one of my points that I didn't mention.

James Crowley

White guilt much?

BetaRayBill

If that is the case, where were you when Scott Dekraai had a temper tentrum and killed 8 people in cold blood?

Todd PCDude Sputnik

Better than NAMBLA, an all albino organization.

Todd Sputnik

How would you know, you ignorant albino?

BetaRayBill

There was no need for this guy to rape really; all he had to do is hit up Mitch's mom and sister, pay them with Meth. He could have his way with them at the same time. The only punishment for that is eternal shame and Skank stench, Still beats prison though.

BetaRayBill

By the looks of it. You need Latinos more that anyone else Mitch. You whole life revolves around them. You are a sad sad little primate.

mitch young

Lowering our crime rate, one rape at a time. Gracias, Latinos.

sisto.leal

Mitch,I have a win-win proposal for you,how about you allow these desperate for sex "Latinos" to have a go with your Meth-Addled Mom & sis in lieu of a little Meth!You would lower the rape & prostitution rates with one swift hit to the Meth pipe!