In July 2016 my daughter came to me completely distraught and informed me that she had been being raped by her father for the prior 3 months. I immediately called police. We had done a recorded phone call and the following was said, word for word:
"I'm dumping all the alcohol off, Amber. I'm done because it's the only thing that I can think is if I - if I were drunk, blacked out and did something that stupid."
"It's the only thing I can think of, Amber. I know she didn't lie about it."
"Omg. That's it, I'm done drinking. I swear to God, Amber, I'm done. What can I do to fix this?"
"Amber, if I'm blacked out drink that is one scenario that could be a good possibility. Goddammit. Oh my God."
"It wasn't a conscious decision if it did happen."
"If it happened, I was blacked out. I don't know what to say."
Now, through the entire police recorded phone call, he was able to tell full stories about other girls he was sleeping with. But, anytime I had asked if he raped my daughter, he would say only if he was blacked out.
CPS has stripped his rights. He is no longer allowed to see or speak to them. I had to leave the state because their anxiety was so high they couldn't sleep at night. They were scared to death he was going to find them.
The police sent the case to the city for domestic violence. The city prosecutor was dumbfounded and said that the case needed to be with the county for felony charges.
The county came back saying that they weren't going to file charges because his beat around the bush, nonchalant, 48 page, indirect admission isn't enough. They are literally allowing alcohol to serve as an excuse to not prosecute.
My children have been dehumanized. They have been silenced. I am so crushed and heart broken.
I have until December 1, 2017 to appeal the decision. I would like to appeal the decision with a petition signed by as many people as humanly possible that he did this and that alcohol is not an excuse to commit heinous crimes.
Updates
November 15, 2017
The momentum behind this petition is proving that people refuse to stay silent while the county prosecutor lets a predator walk free. We have reached a point where the authorities can no longer pretend this is just another case they can sweep under the rug.
26 Comments
It is truly appalling to me that alcohol could ever be considered a defense in a case such as this. Is there any amount of drinking that could drive you to assault any other person, let alone your child? Due to the perseverance of their mom and their own bravery, these kids may be safe from interacting with this monster -- what about other children? Other people in general? What a disgusting precedent to set and a horrible lesson to teach victims.
This offender absolutely needs to be prosecuted. Declining to prosecute because the offender is using intoxication as an excuse sets an incredibly dangerous precedent and is unacceptable. These children deserve justice and their mother deserves to be able to sleep at night, knowing her children are safe from harm.
I fail to see how this isn’t an admission of guilt. The fact that no charges are being pressed it disgusting.
It is unconscionable that the MCAO is completely unwilling to do anything about this.
He made a conscious choice to consumer alcohol. He behaviors afterward or during we’re a direct result of that choice. It is no different if he had killed someone while driving drunk.
May justice be served.
I am glad to sign this! People can and DO change...our pasts are our pasts...and they are a part of us but not who we are today
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept iPetitions Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
In July 2016 my daughter came to me completely distraught and informed me that she had been being raped by her father for the prior 3 months. I immediately called police. We had done a recorded phone call and the following was said, word for word:
"I'm dumping all the alcohol off, Amber. I'm done because it's the only thing that I can think is if I - if I were drunk, blacked out and did something that stupid."
"It's the only thing I can think of, Amber. I know she didn't lie about it."
"Omg. That's it, I'm done drinking. I swear to God, Amber, I'm done. What can I do to fix this?"
"Amber, if I'm blacked out drink that is one scenario that could be a good possibility. Goddammit. Oh my God."
"It wasn't a conscious decision if it did happen."
"If it happened, I was blacked out. I don't know what to say."
Now, through the entire police recorded phone call, he was able to tell full stories about other girls he was sleeping with. But, anytime I had asked if he raped my daughter, he would say only if he was blacked out.
CPS has stripped his rights. He is no longer allowed to see or speak to them. I had to leave the state because their anxiety was so high they couldn't sleep at night. They were scared to death he was going to find them.
The police sent the case to the city for domestic violence. The city prosecutor was dumbfounded and said that the case needed to be with the county for felony charges.
The county came back saying that they weren't going to file charges because his beat around the bush, nonchalant, 48 page, indirect admission isn't enough. They are literally allowing alcohol to serve as an excuse to not prosecute.
My children have been dehumanized. They have been silenced. I am so crushed and heart broken.
I have until December 1, 2017 to appeal the decision. I would like to appeal the decision with a petition signed by as many people as humanly possible that he did this and that alcohol is not an excuse to commit heinous crimes.
Updates
November 15, 2017
The momentum behind this petition is proving that people refuse to stay silent while the county prosecutor lets a predator walk free. We have reached a point where the authorities can no longer pretend this is just another case they can sweep under the rug.
26 Comments
This is my granddaughter, and to allow him to abuse her and her brothers is unbelievable. I saw the terror in these kids. I told my son to do what is best for his family, and I am glad they did. It is nice to see the kids happy, the smiles on their faces and enjoying life without their ABUSER in their lives.
It is truly appalling to me that alcohol could ever be considered a defense in a case such as this. Is there any amount of drinking that could drive you to assault any other person, let alone your child? Due to the perseverance of their mom and their own bravery, these kids may be safe from interacting with this monster -- what about other children? Other people in general? What a disgusting precedent to set and a horrible lesson to teach victims.
This offender absolutely needs to be prosecuted. Declining to prosecute because the offender is using intoxication as an excuse sets an incredibly dangerous precedent and is unacceptable. These children deserve justice and their mother deserves to be able to sleep at night, knowing her children are safe from harm.
I fail to see how this isn’t an admission of guilt. The fact that no charges are being pressed it disgusting.
It is unconscionable that the MCAO is completely unwilling to do anything about this.
He made a conscious choice to consumer alcohol. He behaviors afterward or during we’re a direct result of that choice. It is no different if he had killed someone while driving drunk.
May justice be served.
I am glad to sign this! People can and DO change...our pasts are our pasts...and they are a part of us but not who we are today
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 250 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept iPetitions Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
This is my granddaughter, and to allow him to abuse her and her brothers is unbelievable. I saw the terror in these kids. I told my son to do what is best for his family, and I am glad they did. It is nice to see the kids happy, the smiles on their faces and enjoying life without their ABUSER in their lives.