Author Topic: Shocking Video Reveals Abuse at Camp (Read 8882 times)

240 is Back · « **on:** October 28, 2011, 06:29:39 AM »

Two disturbing videos have emerged that show shocking and abusive treatment of kids at a Pasadena teen boot camp. The videos come courtesy of the Pasadena Star-News and further the case against Kelvin "Sgt. Mac" McFarland, who was arrested on May 27, 2011 under charges of "kidnapping, child abuse, false imprisonment, extortion and unlawful use of a badge," reports the Pasadena Star-News.

In the video above, McFarland and other instructors scream and yell at what looks like a pre-teen boy as he is forced to hold a heavy car tire. The boy is brought to his knees as he cries and is terrorized by the adults around him.

McFarland's May arrest sparked much controversy. CBS has more on what lead to the arrest:

Officials say he spotted a 14-year-old girl downtown cutting school. Pasadena police say he approached the girl, insinuated he was a police officer and handcuffed the girl. In addition, police say McFarland then demanded money from the parents to provide his boot camp/after school services.

And yet, many clients of McFarland's came to his defense. Friends and supporters rallied to his defense, reports Altadena Patch, speaking out about "how important the program was to their children."

The video below chronicles teen participants at McFarland's boot camp being forced to drink water until they vomit. McFarland has not seen the videos but admits he is aware of their existence. He tries to deflect some blame by calling out a former colleague: "If you look at that video, you will see Keith 'Sarge' Gibbs in the video," Pasadena Star-News reports.

Keith Gibbs and McFarland both served in the military and used to work together at Gibbs' boot camp. Yet in 2009, McFarland left to start a competing boot camp in Pasadena called the Family First Growth Camp. Gibbs tells the Pasadena Star-News that the split occurred when McFarland "failed to pass a background check and allegations emerged of inappropriate training methods."

As for why the boot camp activities were filmed, investigators have yet to find out.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/kelvin-sgt-mac-mcfarland-boot-camp-video_n_1051216.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk1%7C108107

dr.chimps · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2011, 06:45:25 AM »

'Forced to hold a heavy car tire!?' I'm assuming that Coach will be called to the stand as an expert witness.

delta9mda · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:10:11 AM »

every body wanna be a navy seal but no body wanna carry no heavy as tire.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:37:41 AM »

He must be a woman in secrecy.

Arthur Nus · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2011, 07:47:00 AM »

kind of explains McFarland's absence

Radical Plato · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2011, 08:06:17 AM »

God, the whole world has become sissified, these kids dont even know what a hard time is. Spoilt Punk Brats.

Parker · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:34:43 AM »

Quote from: E-Kul on October 28, 2011, 08:06:17 AM

God, the whole world has become sissified, these kids dont even know what a hard time is. Spoilt Punk Brats.

Kids wouldn't need the "Boot Camp" if parents did their jobs and provided guidance and discipline.

wes · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:37:06 AM »

Back in the day they had this thing called a reform school.................y ou got your ass kicked for breakfast,lunch,and dinner.

Bunch of soft ass fucks these days.

mass243 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:41:12 AM »

Boot camp of democracy

dr.chimps · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:06:02 AM »

Quote from: wes on October 28, 2011, 09:37:06 AM

Back in the day they had this thing called a reform school.................y ou got your ass kicked for breakfast,lunch,and dinner.

Bunch of soft ass fucks these days.

Reform school!? What is this, a Mickey Rooney script?

viking1 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:13:33 AM »

Iceman1981 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:46:09 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on October 28, 2011, 09:34:43 AM

Kids wouldn't need the "Boot Camp" if parents did their jobs and provided guidance and discipline.

X2...

wes · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:49:11 AM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on October 28, 2011, 10:06:02 AM

Reform school!? What is this, a Mickey Rooney script?

You funny bastard!!

"Men Of Boys Town" is still a great flick !

maxkane69 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2011, 10:54:10 AM »

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/kelvin-sgt-mac-mcfarland-boot-camp-video_n_1051216.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk1%7C108107

LOL!

I just watched the video : what a bunch of mongoloids!

stuntmovie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:22:58 AM »

DAMN!!! I had forgotten all about Reform School.

Did it ever really exist? I was threatened with Reform School numerous times when I was a kid, but I never had the opportunity to get enrolled or ever speak to a certified graduate.

Did it really exist or was it something like the 'Boogeyman' who lived underneath that staircase that lead down to the basement?

Gonna do some research. ....

Just found this (see below) and gonna spend some time reading it this evening .... Interesting subject. Thanks!

I think that any type of "law enforcement or reform" was much tougher back then .... and "crazy" people were locked up in mental institutions but now we're free to post on internet Boards.

The San Francisco Industrial School and the Origins of Juvenile Justice in California: A Glance at the Great Reformation

dr.chimps · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:49:06 AM »

Quote from: wes on October 28, 2011, 10:49:11 AM

You funny bastard!!

"Men Of Boys Town" is still a great flick !

I hope you mean 'Boy's Town' (1938) with Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2011, 12:02:30 PM »

A little over the top with the screaming in their faces, one person would have been enough. What are these people going if a kid decides to play football with the coaches screaming in their faces? Are they going to scream abuse as well? the pussification of america. They did nothing wrong.

wes · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2011, 01:39:57 PM »

Quote from: dr.chimps on October 28, 2011, 11:49:06 AM

I hope you mean 'Boy's Town' (1938) with Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney.

The Sequel my friend:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033902/

dr.chimps · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2011, 01:46:43 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 28, 2011, 01:39:57 PM

The Sequel my friend:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033902/

Well, raise my rent. I've never even heard of this flick. Some movie fan, I am. My bad.

TRIX · « **Reply #19 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:23:41 PM »

pussy marines

Rami · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:33:13 PM »

Quote from: mass243 on October 28, 2011, 02:29:34 PM

American marines wouldn't last a week here on conditions we camp.

That's for sure. -35 Celsius (maybe 237.15 in Americano) was lowest on our camps. And we lived in fukin' tents for weeks.
Americano weapons, yet soldiers, wouldn't work here.

Here:

It's called "guerilla-tent". We had about 20 guys sleepin' in that. Fukin' freezin, sleepin' one on another. One time I was whole night (6 hours) in guard... awful. But no other way!
Sun is visible for maybe 4 hours a day. At other times it's dark as in hell.

Perhaps, but Americans would open McDonald's right there for their soldiers tho

berblexer · « **Reply #21 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:35:15 PM »

Quote from: mass243 on October 28, 2011, 02:29:34 PM

It's called "guerilla-tent". We had about 20 guys sleepin' in that. Fukin' ~~freezin, sleepin'~~ one on another. One time I was whole night (6 hours) ~~in guard~~ a bottom... awful. But no other way!

fixed

Nails · « **Reply #22 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:39:12 PM »

Roger Bacon · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2011, 02:39:25 PM »

Quote from: mass243 on October 28, 2011, 02:29:34 PM

American marines wouldn't last a week here on conditions we camp.

That's for sure. -35 Celsius (maybe 237.15 in Americano) was lowest on our camps. And we lived in fukin' tents for weeks.
Americano weapons, yet soldiers, wouldn't work here.

Here:

It's called "guerilla-tent". We had about 20 guys sleepin' in that. Fukin' freezin, sleepin' one on another. One time I was whole night (6 hours) in guard... awful. But no other way!
Sun is visible for maybe 4 hours a day. At other times it's dark as in hell.

Sometimes you can be a decent guy, but sometimes you're so off base it's crazy.

Fucking goofy, backwards Russian soldiers would easily be out gunned, out smarted, and destroyed by American fucking sportsmen alone. Fucking Ted Nugent could take out a whole Russian Platoon on his own. Disorganized, poorly trained, ignorant fucking savages. Only thing the mother fuckers are good for is getting drunk, and dancing with their accordions like fucking monkeys.

Parker · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:20:42 PM »

Quote from: mass243 on October 28, 2011, 02:41:53 PM

LOL, funny

I don't want to mock Americanos but it's whole different world here. That's why we, very small country are the only nation to face USSR aggression and survive independent in the world history!

Americanos are tough too. Especially the special forces. But do they train to these conditions? Hell no. Even during Cold war they weren't prepared to this - and Ruski has same or even worse conditions than these.

You think we don't have very, vey cold places here?
We also have one of the hottest places in the world (with moving rocks no less)---Death Valley.