Torn In Two

[taylovesthebeatles]

We will see you through this. You are not alone.

[knowledge]

Hope everything worksout well for you and your daughter today. Please protect her and yourself. Do whatever you can to survive. Your friend Jeff

[NeverWinHere]

Just wanted to update on what's going on.

I got a call last night around 10pm, it was an automated message stating that he was released from jail. I got pretty upset, I thought things were finally going to happne, jury selection etc. So apparently his lawyer told him if he switched his plea to guilty, he would get out that day, so that's what he did.

He was ordered to take 52 weeks of Domestic Violence classes, and pay a $1,500 court fine. Ok big deal. As glad as I am that my daughter will not have to be put through the stress of testifying, I feel ripped off.

I am so messed up over this on so many levels, and probably will be for while. I also know my daughter is having some issues from what she saw, and may have problems in the future. His charges were dropped to misdemeanors. As a victim, I feel like this is not just, but what is?

[Lilred36]

I sure hope things get alot better for you, somehow I missed this post.ND is right not easy to read.I hope all is well and one day he will get whats coming to him.

[twenty47]

what crap huh? but you are lucky that it's over and now it's up to you to make sure he isn't allowed around your home. remember it's your home and not his! Your the one who has to stop him from coming around because the law wont always be there to help. You were also lucky that when this did happen that the court was moving so fast. Normally things like this drag on forever before it actually goes to court and FYI they would never have put your daughter on the stand because prosecutors wont allow a child so young to be cross examined. They may have just interviewed her and used her statement out loud. (PS/ i know all this from friends that have experienced the same thing)

and maybe ask about Victim's services. There is a lot of help out there. They will help in every way they can and offer counselling to you and your daughter if you feel you need it. good luck and remember it's your move next, what you want to happen with this guy is your choice.

[woohoosue]

ok just saw this thread tonight too.. gee girl ...please keep yourselves safe......I think u should seek out a womans crisis councelor....to prepare yourself if he doesnt back off....there are services out there that will help you....... what is wrong with this man? What makes people think they can hurt others....