Thursday Morning, January 2nd, 6 a.m. I am awake and thinking of my son's release from prison. Today is day 589. The day I have been waiting for since they removed my son from my arms in the courtroom. The day the corrupt judge, prosecutors, and police officers, decided to twist the law to their … Continue reading “We have bad news”
Day 589
To these men, and boys, whose lives have been, at a minimum derailed, for some - lost entirely - I tribute this post of numbers. The following numbers are all based on data collected form Sam and myself, or data from Jace and my personal experience. These numbers ONLY relate to people caught thru a … Continue reading Day 589
Sending the RIGHT message
Public safety, and public education, is all about sending the right message. Most people are aware, especially in this era, of what 'fake news' is. Unfortunately it seems to be spreading. It used to be, pre google days, that the information we received was from the TV news, newspapers, mailings, books, etc. Perhaps its now … Continue reading Sending the RIGHT message
When police stop doing police work
In states around the country, there is a huge backlog of unprocessed rape kits. This fact surprised me. If a person was violated, and a rape kit completed, aren't the police OBLIGATED to investigate? Isn't that the very definition of their job? In 2015 florida passed legislature requiring their law enforcement agencies to audit unprocessed … Continue reading When police stop doing police work
Destroying our own
Coming into the fourth of July holiday - I am reminded of this time a year ago. My son, innocent of any deviant intent, had just been taken from me. He had just turned 22. A bit old to be a momma's boy but he has always been immature for his age and he was … Continue reading Destroying our own
The Lady Justice Myth 