GA - *ACQUITTED* Tonya Craft, teacher, faced 22 false counts of child molestation

[kbl8201]

:woohoo:

Hi kbl, her attourneys filed the lawsuit for custody the day the jury returned the not guilty verdict. I've not seen a court date yet, but I am watching closely. Will post as soon as it appears.

thanks

 

[joeskidbeck]

ONLY ON 3: Craft P.I. shares his story

http://www.wrcbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12535299

Eyewitness News Assignment Manager/Reporter
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Eric Echols is charged with threatening one of the accusers and her parents.
He offers a dramatically different version of events leading to his arrest. He says prosecutors shut him down to keep the jury from seeing what he found in his investigation.
Echols says the indictment came before the D.A.'s office learned he recorded every interaction he had with potential witnesses.
"I record things because of situations just like this," Echols says...More at link.

This article was written by Melydia Clewell. She is a reporter that was singled out by the prosecution in the trial. They accused her of feeding information to bloggers about the case. Hello......She was feeding information to ALL OF US about the trial. That's why she's called a reporter.

 

[Belinda]

It is just sheer craziness the things that went on with this trial. I am really hoping to see some disciplinary and legal ramifications for the people involved in this. If it hadn't been right there in the public eye, no one would be the wiser for the antics that went on. They are going to have a hard time explaining themselves, I think. Thank goodness Echols was smart enough to tape everything. Shame on them all.

 

[kbl8201]

this is why i said i know a witchunt when i see one

 

[ohiogirl]

This judge is disgraceful! He needs to be run out of town. It's too bad that these little girls are never going to be the same because of what has happened. They have been victimized as well as Ms. Craft. This whole case was fubar from the beginning.
Ridiculous!

 

[joeskidbeck]

I don't know what point it was that Tonya decided to get a lawyer from Atlanta, but that was the smartest thing she could have done. I think it was when her local lawyer told her she should plead guilty in order to escape jail time. I don't blame her, no way I will plead guilty for something I didn't do.

 

[kbl8201]

no offense to someone who knows a good one, but her local lawyer must have been a PD with that kind of advice.

 

[Tsunami]

http://www.timesfreepress.com/home/

 

[waltzingmatilda]

Thank goodness the investigator was a step ahead and videos his visits. The 'Sunshine' lady sure shows a different side of herself than she does when she knows the cameras are running! JMO

wm

 

[Tsunami]

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/...tody-hearing-since-craft-acquittal-set/?local

 

[kbl8201]

i hope they will expand her visitation rights.

lets hope her ex's judge isnt in charge of this too........

 

[Tsunami]

Here I am at one in the morning, reading the Chattanooga Free-Press and Chattanoogan. I've done this since it is has available online for years. As you know, this case gets my panties in a wad, so I will continually keep posting anything I come across regarding this case.

I highly respect Dalton Roberts and it seems he sees the injudices too.


http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/...s-prosecution/?entertainmentlifeentertainment

 

[Belinda]

Great article, Tsunami! Amen and amen!

 

[kbl8201]

loved the article.

isnt it funny when the prosecutors use the media to turn the public against the defendent before the case ever goes to trial (i.e. kevin fox) they love the media......when they see the media exposing them for the frauds they are (this case) they hate them.

 

[Tsunami]

Ladies, this just keeps getting better and better! As Always, I will keep you posted when I read something new.

http://www.newschannel9.com/news/craft-991741-attorney-complaints.html

 

[waltzingmatilda]

Tsunami, Thanks for the updates. The letters were indeed interesting, especially the one to Eric Echols from the AG. Has the AG not seen the video that Mr Echols took when he was flogged by the Sunshine lady? Geesh! The 'machine' that is the LMJD really must feel they are beyond reproach. Sickening.........and very scary.

wm

 

[Tsunami]

http://chattanoogan.com/articles/article_177808.asp

 

[Tsunami]

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jun/14/chattanooga-craft-ex-husband-meet-behind-closed-do/

 

[waltzingmatilda]

Thanks for the updates tsunami! I am glad that Ms Craft feels this is a step forward. She has been a pillar of strength in waiting to see her children and I am sure she misses them terribly. They are the true losers in all of this mess. I can't imagine how confused they must feel. Hopefully they will heal in due time. Prayers for Tonya and her fractured family.

MOO

wm

 

[WholeLottaRosie]

Tonya was on Larry King Live last night with her hubby and attorney. Good show.