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Facing a dilemma
#91
RE: Facing a dilemma
(September 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm)lkingpinl Wrote: Well quick update.  Met with Investigators this morning for about 3.5 hours.  We reviewed everything they have in the case files and they took a couple of sworn statements.  They are not pursuing the homicide charge, only the CSC charges.  They are drafting the indictment and will be formally filing sometime next week.  It was surprisingly not as difficult as I envisioned in my head.  Glad I went through with it.  It's really just beginning but so far I feel pretty good.  Appreciate everyone's support here!

Wow, that's great news. I am sure God was with you, giving you strength, and I hope this whole ordeal just brings you even more closure.  Heart
Whether they pursue the homicide case or not, I don't think matters so much. So long as he get's put away where he cant hurt anyone else. 

Please continue to keep us updated. Will be praying for you.
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#92
RE: Facing a dilemma
(September 24, 2015 at 2:31 pm)Clueless Morgan Wrote: Glad to hear things went better than expected Smile

Yeah mostly it was surreal, reviewing pictures of where I grew up and pictures taken of me and my siblings as kids.  Reading statements from people we knew.  The investigators were really confident about this and kept expressing their sympathy.  I even got to speak with the chief you apologized for the departments mishandling of the case, even though he was probably graduating high school at the time.  I'm eager for this to get started now and see where it all leads.
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#93
RE: Facing a dilemma
Late getting to this, but I'm happy you went through with it, and I'm happy it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be. Big Grin

Like I said, you totally got this.
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#94
RE: Facing a dilemma
(September 24, 2015 at 3:00 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Wow, that's great news. I am sure God was with you, giving you strength,


Translation for the holy-spirit-impaired: "God was with you, giving you strength" = that part deep within you which knows more than you do consciously was adding certainty to your action.
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#95
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(September 24, 2015 at 9:44 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote:
(September 24, 2015 at 3:00 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: Wow, that's great news. I am sure God was with you, giving you strength,


Translation for the holy-spirit-impaired: "God was with you, giving you strength" = that part deep within you which knows more than you do consciously was adding certainty to your action.

The atheist translation.  Shy
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly." 

-walsh
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#96
RE: Facing a dilemma
Yeah we do do that translation bit.

Seriously though. I'm very glad, for whatever reason, it turned out to be easier than you expected.
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#97
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I'm really glad it went well Smile I think this ordeal will show you are a lot stronger than you realize. You have our support Heart
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#98
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(September 24, 2015 at 1:29 pm)lkingpinl Wrote: Well quick update.  Met with Investigators this morning for about 3.5 hours.  We reviewed everything they have in the case files and they took a couple of sworn statements.  They are not pursuing the homicide charge, only the CSC charges.  They are drafting the indictment and will be formally filing sometime next week.  It was surprisingly not as difficult as I envisioned in my head.  Glad I went through with it.  It's really just beginning but so far I feel pretty good.  Appreciate everyone's support here!

Glad you're on an even keel, brotha.

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#99
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MAJOR UPDATE! They served the indictment for the counts of CSC and my step-father told investigators and his public defender that he wanted to plead guilty on all counts and forego a trial. He's set for sentencing 11/9/15. District Attorney told me that he will most likely get consecutive 20 year sentences so considering his age (68) he will never be in public again.
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RE: Facing a dilemma
That is great news! Obviously it's sad that it's your father having to be the one going to jail. But this is as good an outcome as you could hope for in the circumstances, I suppose.

So does this mean it's all over from your point of view?
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