Tue Sep 8, 8:05 pm ET

WAUSEON, Ohio – A northwest Ohio judge has added neon green T-shirts to his sentencing repertoire. Western District Court Judge Jeff Robinson in Fulton County is requiring some defendants to wear shirts announcing "I'm a thief" while they perform court-ordered community service.

The judge said public punishment can serve as a deterrent, especially during tough economic times when theft crimes seem to rise.

The shirts have mainly been ordered for convicted shoplifters. At least one defendant offered to pay a stiffer fine instead.


**not sure if this is a violation of their rights or not...but kinda funny IMO**

Only if prison garb is a violation of prisoner's rights, I would think. With all the shools requiring uniforms now and stuff like that I can't see it being a violation of their rights, but it sure has to be embarrassing. Hell maybe it will work for some.

I don't THINK it's a violation. talk about scarlet letter though...except this is neon green lol. I have no problem with it...it fails under the same category as calling your mom from jail after a DUI. maybe people will think twice next time huh?

it was pointed out in my other thread about Ohio. both threads are in Ohio and I didn't catch that until it was pointed out lol....no offense meant to people in Ohio. it was pure coincidence