Ten months ago, I stood before the court a read a statement. Then, my goal was to use words to reach across the chasm and explain how the actions of Rahim Meekins have impacted me. I hoped to reach the core of human compassion in him and maybe give him a starting point to become…
Month: September 2018
9-27 Sentencing
My friends, it is done. The sentencing of Chelsea Haynes on Wednesday closed the last of the legal cases around Jason’s death. I’m pretty sure I have feelings. I’m not sure where they are. I think I had so many feelings I’ve walked out the other side of feelings into cheerful non-feeling-ness. I’m going to…
9-20 Legal Summary: Part 3, Entirely Feelings
I was ready for a fight. It is just shy of a year since her first court hearing. It has been eleven and a half months since I first saw the person who killed Jason. Eleven and a half months of knowing that she doesn’t care that she killed him. There is weight to each…
9-19 Legal Summary: Part 2, Less Facts More Feelings
I want to acknowledge that I consented to her plea deal. I knew what I was doing when I made that choice, and I do think this is the easiest choice for me and for Jason’s immediate family. I think that the plea deal is overall a good thing. But that doesn’t mean I have…
9-19 Legal Summary: Part 1, The Factual Version
On Monday, they started the pre-trial stuff for the trial of Chelsea Haynes. Monday morning was spent discussing what images were allowable (the defense attorney tried to argue that no images should be allowed. That didn’t fly.), if the jury or the judge would determine sentencing and the aggravating factors in the case, and other…
9-14 Yet Another Legal Update
EDIT This is a full trial. It is expected to last a week or two. If you want to show up for any part of it you are welcome in the courtroom on any day. Please read the rest of this blog about that. I know I’ve been short on posts about things that aren’t…