GUILTY TN - SLP, 14, found alive, Madisonville, Monroe County, 13 Jan 2019 #6 *ARRESTS*

[cocomod]

I wonder what evidence she tamper with? Was she trying to cover up for her sexually deviant husband? How and why would ANY woman think it is okay for their "man" to hurt their child?!!!

 

[girlhasnoname]

Let's hope the plea involves testifying against the stepfather. This could be powerful in getting the maximum possible sentence(s) for him. And in reality, convicting the "mother" on any charges could be legally challenging.

I don't think anyone questions the fact that the mother and stepfather are both monsters. But one was passive and one committed the acts. I think there is huge difference.

I totally agree with your post Night Watchman from a legal perspective, but from a moral, human being stand point, she gets no passes from me.

SP suffered tremendously for Mommie Dearest's passive behavior.

 

[Yellow Rose]

I’m sure she’s cleaned up after her sexual predator husband for years. I have not one iota of sympathy for her.

 

[Rodnester]

I wonder what evidence she tamper with? Was she trying to cover up for her sexually deviant husband? How and why would ANY woman think it is okay for their "man" to hurt their child?!!!

Didn't it have something to do with the missing bed sheets?

 

[Seattle1]

Did you notice this headline? I don’t think it says what they meant for it to say!

That headline went with 2/12/19 news brief about BR's preliminary exam and detention hearing when Judge ordered BR detained while his case went to grand jury for indictment.

How else should it have read?

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I've been here for a long time, but can somebody refresh me on marital privilege and somebody testifying against their husband.

Do they have to have the approval from the other party to testify against them?

I forget how that works. Or is that all out the window and such a case as this?

I could do a shout-out to some of the lawyers here, but I think many of you guys are well-versed and remember it better than I do, I'm just not recalling it correctly now how as to how that law works and would appreciate refreshing.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Seattle1]

7/29/19

Christina Pruitt, who was charged in May with fabricating/tampering with evidence in the case, entered a guilty plea to tampering with evidence on Monday.

She, along with her husband, Randall Pruitt, who was also charged with rape earlier this year, was arrested May 1 and appeared in court in May; initially pleading not guilty to the aforementioned tampering charges.

The Wisconsin man, Bryan Rogers, plead guilty last month to to his role in the Madisonville teen’s disappearance.

The Monroe County teen went missing on Jan. 13 before being found by investigators over two weeks later.

The Pruitts will next appear in Monroe County court on Oct. 28: For Christina Pruitt’s sentencing and Randall Pruitt’s case being reset for the same day.

Mother enters guilty plea in Madisonville girl case

ETA: Seems all the hearings for this pair have been scheduled on same day. I hope they don't get to see each other at these hearings, and heard in different rooms! MOO

 

[dixiegirl1035]

7/29/19

Christina Pruitt, who was charged in May with fabricating/tampering with evidence in the case, entered a guilty plea to tampering with evidence on Monday.

She, along with her husband, Randall Pruitt, who was also charged with rape earlier this year, was arrested May 1 and appeared in court in May; initially pleading not guilty to the aforementioned tampering charges.

The Wisconsin man, Bryan Rogers, plead guilty last month to to his role in the Madisonville teen’s disappearance.

The Monroe County teen went missing on Jan. 13 before being found by investigators over two weeks later.

The Pruitts will next appear in Monroe County court on Oct. 28: For Christina Pruitt’s sentencing and Randall Pruitt’s case being reset for the same day.

Mother enters guilty plea in Madisonville girl case

ETA: Seems all the hearings for this pair have been scheduled on same day. I hope they don't get to see each other at these hearings and heard in different rooms! MOO

... reminds me of the Turpin case and their looks to each other when in court

 

[Seattle1]

I've been here for a long time, but can somebody refresh me on marital privilege and somebody testifying against their husband.

Do they have to have the approval from the other party to testify against them?

I forget how that works. Or is that all out the window and such a case as this?

I could do a shout-out to some of the lawyers here, but I think many of you guys are well-versed and remember it better than I do, I'm just not recalling it correctly now how as to how that law works and would appreciate refreshing.

Thank you in advance.

I believe a wife can willingly "turn" on her husband and testify against him, and by doing so is saying there's nothing in the marriage to preserve.

I think marital privilege means she/he can't be forced to testify against their spouse. MOO

ETA: add legal analysis on Marital Communication Privilege

According to the Court rationale behind the “crime-fraud” exception, “[w]hen one spouse is willing to testify against the other in a criminal proceeding, whatever the motivation, their relationship is almost certainly in disrepair; there is probably little in the way of marital harmony for the privilege to preserve.” Additionally, the Court explained that “[a] rule of evidence that permits an accused to prevent adverse spousal testimony seems far more likely to frustrate justice than to foster family peace.”

“Marital Privilege, When Husband & Wife Commit Crimes”

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I’m confused. Only the mother had a court appearance? What about RP?

 

[oviedo]

and we still don't know any specifics of her charges? no arrest warrant detailing what she is accused of doing (and has now admitted guilt for?). Will she be getting her children back? I hope someone initiates a guardianship whereby her parental rights are severed. JMO

ETA- and I hope someone looks into what went on in GA and their move and subsequent homeschooling of the victim. JMO

 

[Seattle1]

I’m confused. Only the mother had a court appearance? What about RP?

They both appeared in court early May and entered not guilty pleas.

Mom changed her mind, and entered guilty plea 7/29. Mom will be sentenced 10/28, and step dad's case also gets reset on 10/28.

As far as I can tell, RP/step dad is going to trial.

MOO

 

[Deleted member 158085]

They both appeared in court early May and entered not guilty pleas.

Mom changed her mind, and entered guilty plea 7/29. Mom will be sentenced 10/28, and step dad's case also gets reset on 10/28.

As far as I can tell, RP/step dad is going to trial.

MOO

Thank you. I thought he was supposed to appear today.

 

[Seattle1]

MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- The mother of a Madisonville teen who went missing in January 2019 before being found safe later in Wisconsin has entered a guilty plea, according to the Monroe County court.

Christina Pruitt was charged with evidence tampering. Randall Pruitt was charged with rape.

Both Christina and Randall Pruitt have court dates coming up in October.

Christina Pruitt will be sentenced on Oct. 28.

Mother in missing Madisonville teen case enters guilty plea

 

[PayrollNerd]

I sure hope CP gets jail time. I hope she has a sexual offender status too. She should never be allowed around children again. She doesn’t have a clue how to protect them.

 

[tmar]

I sure hope CP gets jail time. I hope she has a sexual offender status too. She should never be allowed around children again. She doesn’t have a clue how to protect them.

There are so many couples wanting children, and we hear of cases like this one.
Hope, Justice is achieved here for all the children involved, and these 'so called' parents, are imprisoned, and prevented in the future to have access to their, or any children.
MOO.

 

[MsMarple]

I believe a wife can willingly "turn" on her husband and testify against him, and by doing so is saying there's nothing in the marriage to preserve.

I think marital privilege means she/he can't be forced to testify against their spouse. MOO

ETA: add legal analysis on Marital Communication Privilege

According to the Court rationale behind the “crime-fraud” exception, “[w]hen one spouse is willing to testify against the other in a criminal proceeding, whatever the motivation, their relationship is almost certainly in disrepair; there is probably little in the way of marital harmony for the privilege to preserve.” Additionally, the Court explained that “[a] rule of evidence that permits an accused to prevent adverse spousal testimony seems far more likely to frustrate justice than to foster family peace.”

“Marital Privilege, When Husband & Wife Commit Crimes”

And to add, from what I've read regarding various cases here, many states, if not most, have exceptions to the rule where the death and/or abuse of a child is concerned.

Wisconsin does have such an exception:
(3) Exceptions. There is no privilege under this rule:
(a) If both spouses or former spouses or domestic partners or former domestic partners are parties to the action.
(b) In proceedings in which one spouse or former spouse or domestic partner or former domestic partner is charged with a crime against the person or property of the other or of a child of either, or with a crime against the person or property of a 3rd person committed in the course of committing a crime against the other.
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Wisconsin Legislature: 905.05

 

[Deleted member 158085]

And to add, from what I've read regarding various cases here, many states, if not most, have exceptions to the rule where the death and/or abuse of a child is concerned.

Wisconsin does have such an exception:
(3) Exceptions. There is no privilege under this rule:
(a) If both spouses or former spouses or domestic partners or former domestic partners are parties to the action.
(b) In proceedings in which one spouse or former spouse or domestic partner or former domestic partner is charged with a crime against the person or property of the other or of a child of either, or with a crime against the person or property of a 3rd person committed in the course of committing a crime against the other.
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Wisconsin Legislature: 905.05

But they’re in Tennessee so it won’t apply.

 

[MsMarple]

But they’re in Tennessee so it won’t apply.

Oh cripes - that's what I get for multi-tasking!

And yes, Tennessee also has such an exception:
(2) Upon a finding that a marital communication is privileged, it shall be inadmissible if either spouse objects. Such communication privileges shall not apply to proceedings concerning abuse of one (1) of the spouses or abuse of a minor in the custody of or under the dominion and control of either spouse, including, but not limited to proceedings arising under title 37, chapter 1, parts 1 and 4; title 37, chapter 2, part 4; and title 71, chapter 6, part 1.
2010 Tennessee Code :: Title 24 - Evidence And Witnesses :: Chapter 1 - Witnesses and Privileged Communications :: :: Part 2 - Privileged Communications :: :: 24-1-201 - Husband and wife.

Sorry about that guys!

 

[Seattle1]

Oh cripes - that's what I get for multi-tasking!

And yes, Tennessee also has such an exception:
(2) Upon a finding that a marital communication is privileged, it shall be inadmissible if either spouse objects. Such communication privileges shall not apply to proceedings concerning abuse of one (1) of the spouses or abuse of a minor in the custody of or under the dominion and control of either spouse, including, but not limited to proceedings arising under title 37, chapter 1, parts 1 and 4; title 37, chapter 2, part 4; and title 71, chapter 6, part 1.
2010 Tennessee Code :: Title 24 - Evidence And Witnesses :: Chapter 1 - Witnesses and Privileged Communications :: :: Part 2 - Privileged Communications :: :: 24-1-201 - Husband and wife.

Sorry about that guys!

Thanks for this info.

Since Marital Communication Privilege applies to both State and Federal Court cases -- I really think this exception should be the law of the entire land to protect children. MOO