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Convict In Jobs Program Arrested For Attempted Rape Of Co-Worker

May 7, 2012 at 12:33 pm by kniption

Louisville, KY - A Louisville man who was part of a work program designed to integrate convicts back into mainstream employment has been charged for allegedly attempting to rape a co-worker at a Kentucky Humane society. The man was in a court room last Wednesday to answer to his charges.

According to a Louisville Metro Police report, Todd Duke, 41, was at the Louisville Humane Society as a volunteer worker through Dismas Charities – having been assigned to LHS since February. Dismas Charities is a not-for-profit company with the stated goal of “providing effective re-entry programs for offenders” – meaning re-entry into the workforce. Duke was living in a Dismas halfway house and performing the state-mandated community service work after a meth conviction.

Last Monday, Duke allegedly locked a female co-worker in a room, kissed the employee by force, and exposed himself to her. Duke then alledgedly grabbed the victim by the hair and tried to force her to perform oral sex on him. The report alleges that Duke continued the attack by trying to take the employee’s pants off in an effort to rape her.

Police said the victim was able to escape but suffered several bruises on her neck, arms, face and hands from the struggle.

Duke is charged with attempted sodomy and attempted rape. The judge assigned to the case said he considers Duke a danger to society and set bond at $50,000 cash. He is currently jailed.

In response to this incident, the Kentucky Humane Society has permanently terminated their involvement with the Dismas Charities Worker Program.

We have seen on D’D that employment at a Humane Society can offer opportunities for casual hookups, however Duke’s actions were a breed apart. It appears, though, that the Kentucky legal system will have no problem dealing with the likes of Todd Duke, if the video taken during his first court appearance is any indication.

To the bigger picture, though, an incident such as this motivates the precise fear in potential employers that programs like Dismas Charities have been designed to combat. In then end, the road to mainstream employment – which was already rocky for Duke’s fellow ex-cons – just got a whole lot rockier.

So… everyone lost on this one. Congratulations, Todd.

Tags: Attempted Rape, Humane Society, Kentucky, Todd Duke

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Heather_Habilatory

Good job, dude. I’m sure there were plenty of non-rapey criminals who would have gotten something good out of the program you just terminated.

And wtf is wrong with me? I’m glad he didn’t try to rape a dog or something. Shouldn’t I be pissed he tried to rape a person, too? At least the woman could fight back.
SayAunt

Euthanize him.
http://www.facebook.com/clayton.knudsen1 Clayton Knudsen

You can chastise people like that all day long, but as with most of the people, you try to tell them and they just don’t get it. Or, they just don’t care at all. I put my vote in the latter. For every 100 people that was helped by that program, all it take is one to ruin it. SMH.
takurospirit

Wish there was a program around here like that for me, but I guess for the mentally ill. That sounds extreme, but I guess that is what it is. I’m a crazy person. I mean a program without the raping of course. I’m having a lot of trouble finding “re-entry” into the workforce.

I very much agree with SayAunt, euthanize this bastard and everyone like him.
http://profiles.google.com/coldlogic HAL 9000

He should be volunteered for the Pit Bull Rehabilitation program that helps violent dogs re-acclimate to people.
OutOfBubbleGum

“… force her to perform oral sex on him.”

McGruff the Crime Dog and “Take A Bite Out Of Crime”
tdavid6

My daughter, who is 12, was actually wanting to start volunteering at the Kentucky Humane Society (this very location) during the summer to earn volunteer hours toward National Honor Society. There are kids volunteering there every weekend. I’m fairly certain that none of the parents of those children were notified in advance that KHS was also using ex-cons as volunteers, working side-by-side with these children. I’m thankful it was a grown woman that was able to escape his advances instead of one of the middle-school aged children. The paper here said he was convicted previously of weapons and meth charges. I believe in second chances but I’m not sure I’d let someone that is going through meth withdrawal be working around middle and high school aged kids.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

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Good job, dude. I’m sure there were plenty of non-rapey criminals who would have gotten something good out of the program you just terminated.”

I came in to write the exact same thing.

Thanks asshole (not you HH).
kniption

I just noticed that the video I referred to was moved by the news site. I found another at a different station that shows the exchange between Duke and the judge. I updated the link in the story. Here it is, also…

http://www.wave3.com/story/18064917/police-humane-society-employee-nearly-raped-by-dismas-charities-worker?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7134160
Prominent Prozac

Working is hard..

I guess he needed a vacation.

The good news here is that he just further proves my theory that it’s useless to bother with these pieces of shit.
http://www.facebook.com/ericagieras Erica Gieras

That sucks that he ruined this program for everyone who may actually want to start over in the work force. JERK!!
EveryVillainIsLemons

So did I!
reapre

There’s always one huge flaw with these assholes. It actually does suck that the program closed because of this.

He may have been the only incident out of dozens, or maybe even hundreds of ex-convicts that are legitametly trying to better themselves, and this douche bag ruined it for all of em. I feel for the ones that want help to get out, and just got a one way “fuck YOU” ticket.

Of course, it could be the 30th incident this year.
CT

The term “non-rapey” had me laughing hysterically. Was that bad?
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

Get out of my brain EVIL, I hear it’s scary in there.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

For you, on a Monday…not so much.
CT

Yeah, today hasn’t been my best day in a while so it brightened my day a bit.
EveryVillainIsLemons

Every former convict who has benefited from the Dismas program and changed their lives for the better because of it should be allowed to punch this guy in the face with a brick without being punished for it. Dismas does a lot of good for people who sincerely want to be more than career criminals for the rest of their lives, and this guy has fucked it up for countless people. I’m not sure that any company will fully trust Dismas or other programs like it thanks to this dirty fuckwad, but I hope that some do for the sake of those who really want to change. That being said, security of the other workers should be top priority, and I’m not sure that people with a history of violent offenses should be permitted to enter such programs without SERIOUS letters of recommendation from the people who interacted with them while they were incarcerated (guards, police, counselors, etc.).
EveryVillainIsLemons

I like her already.
JGo555

Someone should’ve given Todd the outside rules in general & an explicit clause that states that FOREPLAY IS DIFFERENT in the outside. That your SEDUCTION METHODS ON THE INSIDE USED IN THE OUTSIDE WILL CAUSE YOU TO GO BACK TO JAIL.

At least he won’t have problems hearing “NO” in the inside. Let us all hope the dude rapes a baby diddler.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Andy-Staves/521875395 Andy Staves

I can understand to a degree them choosing to terminate the program, but this program was running before this twonk was ‘hired’ and presumably for some time.
Is it a knee jerk reaction by the humane society? More than likely, it’s like banning the car because one person gets knocked over. It wouldn’t happen. So as a result of his actions other ex-cons are not going to be able to benefit from the program.
For those that genuinely want to get back into work, it’s a huge blow, and a shame. But like I said, I do understand. Perhaps they should vet (pun intended) who they have going to these places a bit better so that something like this doesn’t happen again….
And speaking of knee jerk reactions, I would love to jerk my knee straight into his gonads several times, until they become all mushy
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

“mainstream employment” – he’s doing it wrong.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

” In response to this incident, the Kentucky Humane Society has permanently terminated the Dismas Charities Worker Program in its entirety at all Humane Society locations.”

Looking at the stated charges I find this decision to be very – humane.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

I’m sorry to hear that, I sincerely hope that it get’s better.
Shelby Burns

”Re-integration into society”-He’s doing it wrong.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Dogs have pretty sharp teeth … he might have lost his sausage attempting to force feed it to a mutt.I think that would have made for a much more interesting story;Todd is not only an asshole,he’s an asshole that lacks creativity.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Exactly what I was thinking. Perhaps he won’t find jail quite as hospitable as he did last time. I’m willing to bet that a few men who were hoping to take advantage of a program such as this will have a bone to pick with Mr. Duke.
sherrdbw

Another shining example of prison rehabilitation.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Hang in there, it’s almost over.

I’ve been off my game since Sat. I took my nephew to the salon to get a spa pedicure, because I can’t say no to him. I was getting my lady parts waxed and he swings open the door and just pukes everywhere. Apparently, he thought is was the door to the restroom. He’d been hiding that he was sick so he could go to the salon. So I sit here half waxed and hope this story gives you a laugh at my expense.
tdavid6

Well, I don’t know if CT got a laugh out of it, but I did. Mission accomplished Poor guy. Hoping he’s better, and you get to complete the other half.
CT

LMAO. Sorry to laugh at your expense but that was really funny. No need to be too worried about me. I found out today that I have arthritis of the foot or the precursor to it and my doctor actually thinks he can get me to wear sensible shoes- (he did say that by looking at me that he didn’t think I was going to do so – OH, you think?) When I went online to look at the shoes he wanted me to wear – I almost died.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

Well I laughed at mental movie that’s playing from this.
JohnQknowitall

Another example of a mother fucker fucking up something good for everyone else. Ass wipe.
Andy P

“however Duke’s actions were a breed apart. It appears”

I saw what you did there! LOL
CT

Where was your cell phone? Oh yeah, you were getting a cooch wax. But still, it have been a family classic for years to come.
Wolf_of_Mars

I was laughing so hard from that visual, my sides were cramping! I keep seeing a clam with half a beard…
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Your nephew ?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

”knee jerk” – most likely – won’t happen again 100% positive.
Wolf_of_Mars

WOW! It’s too bad that you had to find out about the cons working side-by-side with kids like that, but, I’m glad you found out & are able to keep your kid safe from ass-hats like that one… I hope your child will be able to find something better to get those Honor Society credits with.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Wait, can’t you get orthopedic inserts made for your current shoes? Do you need a shoe fund?

It’s OK to laugh by the way, it’s very funny. That’s why I posted it.
CT

None of my new girly sandals allow for inserts. I will address that issue after the summer is over. Plus by then my DD shoe fund should up to snuff. My other option for shoes are Cole Haan Nike Air. People, please start saving your MONEY. Mama needs new some new shoes.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Yes. My sister is a cosmetologist and my nephew used to hang around salon when he was off from school. He really liked the foot bath massage chair. So I occasionally take him to get one as a treat. Since I have to pay full price I just let them do the whole pedicure. Now his feet and toes will look nice for karate tonight.
DangerousKindOfSnark

I will be remedying the situation tonight, thank you.
DangerousKindOfSnark

It probably will be. My sister thought it was hilarious. Thankfully, my cell phone was tucked safely in my purse. I don’t think an 8-year-old would even think of it anyway.
Texas Ranger

Lady parts waxed? Why you do that? Your paint job starting to fade?
Prominent Prozac

Lucky number 31?
Heather_Habilatory

Is it ever wrong to laugh here?
Heather_Habilatory

Have you ever heard “Dog attacks guy who tried to rape him?”
wyrosjr

Not nearly enough of that going around.
EveryVillainIsLemons

Given what I read here and elsewhere, I’ll take my chances.
newstarshipsmell

Nah, “humane” would have been to simply remove just him from the workplace, and place him under behavioral observation to determine whether he could be safely placed with another workplace…
VXIII

Yeh, they are doing this in California but only with the non violent petty criminals, no rapists, murderers or perverts are allowed, they go to prison, this could be a good program to help some people get back on their feet and stop living a life of crime, hope they make him run the gauntlet from every prisoner now cheated because of this horndog when he gets back, thats what he deserves. Why on earth would they be giving a rapist a chance like this anyways, they never stop raping, no need for chances with them,
CT

Every once in a great while I feel slight pangs of guilt for constantly laughing at others. It doesn’t last long but it happens occasionally.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Blame the deed not the breed?
http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

Yeah he kind of cheated the chance for anyone behind him…I mean damn you are that fucking slimy that you prove instantly how unfit you are for the world?! It is sad it is at this woman’s expense, and it sucks that it is at this programs expense. Way to shit in the pool dude…..
Abroad

“Duke was living in a Dismas halfway house and performing the state-mandated community service work after a meth conviction.”

Doesn’t look like he was a violent criminal before this attack?
Califboy

it is a dog eat dog world.
minjofu

From what I read it didn’t sound like the Dismas Charities program was stopped altogether, but Kentucky Humane Society has just terminated it’s affliation with the program… which is still too bad.. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if because of this turd sandwich other organizations pull out of the program as well..

I just wonder what makes people do these things when they know for a damn fact that they’re going to be caught, and they’re going to go back to prison, and the time served is likely going to go up because of the severity of their re-offense.. Is it brain damage from drug use, or injury, or tumors? Is it mental illness? Is it just the complete lack of impulse control? .. It boggles the (sane) mind..
RydoLarsson

” We have seen on D’D that employment at a Humane Society can offer opportunities for casual hookups, however Duke’s actions were a breed apart.”
lol i liked that
onlyme356

I don’t know why, but in cases like these I just look at these people and think “poor bastards” Not only is he a gigantic failure at life, he’s also a failure at being potentially the worst type of person in this world. Attempted rape, she managed to get away. He’s so pathetic he couldn’t even carry out his crime. Not saying he should have, just saying he’s a failure in all aspects.