I've decided to keep this blog going, even though there is childish family drama attached to it. I've said it before and I'll say it again, if you don't like what I have to say, don't read it. Simple as that. Keep the crying to yourself and go on with YOUR life, I don't need the drama in MINE.
With that said, on to the update. I received a call from the prosecutor in Brian's case a earlier this week. What I learned has struck a nerve in me deeper than I thought possible. The prosecutor is offering a plea, and the defense is more than likely going to take it. Now, this still has to go before the judge and he will ultimately make the decision, but this is what the plea involves: Brian will plead guilty to only one of the felonies that he has been charged with. It's a class D felony, the other two are a class C(which is the worst), and another class D, but they will be dropped (bullshit!). He will be sentenced to 18 months in the DOC, however, those 18 months will be suspended if he agrees to a year of probation where he will have to continue treatment at the VA for PTSD, mandatory drug tests, and paying court costs. If he gets in any trouble during that one year that he's on probation, he will have to serve the rest of the time in jail. WHAT THE FUCK??? THIS is out legal system hard at work folks! Aren't we all so proud!
I made it VERY clear that every instance of abuse that occurred, always happened DURING his time in treatment either with his counselors in the Navy, or during treatment at the VA. Is it so hard to understand given his past even before entering the military that this is NOT about PTSD?! I also mentioned the fact that random drug testing is a great idea... if it weren't for the fact that he doesn't do illegal drugs. He chooses to abuse the drugs that he's prescribed by his awesome "doctors". So he can continue his drug abuse, taking whole bottles of xanax, klonapin, adavan... and it won't matter because he's prescribed that shit. What a great idea, let's give this veteran a chance to continue to fuck up people's lives. Also, they decided to drop the no contact order between he and Jack. Brian now gets to see my son as much as he wants because Keith (Brian's dad) thinks nothing ever happened. It's funny though how the abusive piece of crap can see Jack, but that family refuses to return phone calls, emails, or send any pictures to me of MY son.
I have made my recommendation that this case goes to trail and that the plea be pulled off the table. Even if I end up losing in the end and he gets off, I'd rather take a stand and fight for what's right then just roll over and agree with what I know is wrong. If this plea is accepted, he'll get a slap on the wrist while Emma, Aiden, Jack, Jude, and I get a slap in the face. There is no excuse for letting someone so dangerous get away with this. He will only continue to do this time and time again.
I will have my day in court soon when I can speak to the judge and I look forward to it. Gone are the days of fear, now I'm ready to make my voice be heard for not only myself, but for the children that he's done permanent damage to. I can only do my best at making sure that justice is served and even if I'm unsuccessful, I can say that I gave it a fighting chance.
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