Readers will recall that a few weeks ago, I asked for your support for our blogging, writing friend Lawdog as he faced trial on what all of us who know him were sure were trumped-up, overblown charges.
I'm delighted to report that our efforts paid off.
- Lawdog was able to raise enough funds, thanks to your generosity, to pay his lawyer and all other expenses.
- His trial took place yesterday. It didn't even take a full day before he was declared Not Guilty - an outcome we fully expected.
- We celebrated his acquittal yesterday afternoon and evening with several bottles of good cheer and BBQ from a local (and extremely good) restaurant. A good time was had by all.
Some of the expert witnesses who testified on his behalf were dumbfounded that the charges had even been brought in the first place, given the lack of evidence to support them. I heard a couple of them muttering that a lawsuit for malicious prosecution might not be out of place. I have no idea whether that will happen. We'll see what comes out in the wash.
Thank you very much for your support for Lawdog. I'm delighted that my friend has been freed from this legal weight that's been hanging over him for more than two years, thanks to delays caused by COVID-19 and other issues. I'm sure he slept well last night, in high spirits (in more ways than one!).
All right, buddy - you've got no excuse any more not to get back to writing! We want more Lawdog books!
Peter
Excellent news! I'm glad to hear it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad!!
ReplyDeleteGood news is a Christmas present for us all!
ReplyDeleteAmen!
ReplyDeleteI am very glad (at least in this case) that justice was served.
ReplyDeleteNow turn around and nuke the offspring of unmarried females and intact female dogs of breeding ages. If you get my drift.
ReplyDeleteWhole damned system is designed to force innocent people to plea bargain so the prosecutors can get a win, and to allow powerful people (like the sheriff) to use the system to punish those who stand against them. Occasionally an actual guilty person gets what they deserve, but far too often it's pushed into parole/probation and when the perp continues to violate p/p the system eventually throws up their hands and cancels even that.
And now, to bring the the false accuser to account!
ReplyDeleteAbout dang time! This was absolutely a malicious prosecution that heads should roll for. Given Clown World sensibilities though, I doubt anything good will come of it.
ReplyDeleteThat’s awesome - a shame the system puts good people through the wringer.
ReplyDeleteYep, a WIN for the home team, thanks to FOUR excellent expert witnesses!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent news, and coming in on the Christmas season makes it all the better! Thanks for sharing the news.
ReplyDeleteThat is very good news. Having made a small contribution to the defence fund I'd happily make another to a litigation fund.
ReplyDeleteWithout punishment, bad behaviour will always continue.
Cheers to Lawdog! Glad you beat this unimaginable nightmare down!
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