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Our daughter was raped

On May 6th 2012, she was sexually assaulted by a 22 year old man resulting in the loss of her virginity. Due to unprecedented bias by a retired judge, justice has not been served. Please help us support Kierstan's endeavor to protect other women from the same fate. And to those who have a similar story to tell: stay strong and speak out, but most importantly, keep moving forward!

She wrote that herself for a fundraiser we did less than 24 hours after a judge let her rapist walk free. The judge is being reviewed by the judicial board in hopes that he will never try a case again. The head states attorney is trying to get the federal courts to take on the case.

Does anyone know of anyone who works in the United States Attorney's Office?

Re: Our daughter was raped

  • Oh Meg, I am so sorry. I knew the trial was coming up but didn't know the date. What happened? (Text or email me)

    Good luck.  

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  • OMG Mrs. DeVa, what a horrible experience.  I'm so glad she was able to seek help and is encouraging others to do the same.  However, I'm very sorry to hear that he was able to walk free. 
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  • It was a nightmare! I will try to come see you today will you be there?
  • After almost two days and 8 witness testimonies the judge dismissed the case without even letting the jury deliberate. He threatened to make dh leave for shaking his head and for kier's mom and I to leave for being tearful.
  • Not sure how much more evidence you need when you have two witnesses in the room along with their statements who didn't do anything to stop it.
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    It was a nightmare! I will try to come see you today will you be there?

    No I'm off. I'll be in

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  • Oh my goodness, how awful. I am so sorry she had to go through that and that justice hasn't been served. I can't even imagine the pain you've all had to endure. I have no help but know that she is a brave woman and I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers
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  • I'm so sorry to hear about this!
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  • OMG. How horrible. I can't imagine what all of you are going through. I am so sorry.
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  • I'm so, so, sorry that this is happening and you and your family are having to go through all of this. My heart and head hurt for you. T&P.
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  • I'm so sorry Meghan! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • Oh my goodness I'm so sorry.

     

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  • Your daughter is courageous for speaking up when it happened. I hope that justice is served and that you guys are able to start healing as a family. Hugs.
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  • I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with your family.
  • Thank you all! She wants her story told she wants to be heard. She didn't get a fair day in court and it wont stop here. We may need to take this to the media and get the news involved if we have to. She deserves justice! She's not ashamed because she did
  • I saw this on your IG and I don't even know what to say. I'm so sorry you guys are all going through this. I admire your daughter for standing up and I know she has a great support system behind her. I wish I knew someone in the legal system who could hel
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  • Oh my goodness. I am so sorry this happened to her and your family.

    I am so glad she had the courage and strength to come forward!

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    Thank you all! She wants her story told she wants to be heard. She didn't get a fair day in court and it wont stop here.
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  • My heart goes out to your family.  Yes--use the media to get some sort of justice.  I am so SICK of criminals getting away with stuff.  I am really so sorry for all of this.
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  • There are no words.  I am so, so sorry that your family is going through this and that your daughter has not found justice yet.  She is amazing for standing up for herself and fighting this fight.

    I can't think of anyone off hand that's

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  • I am so very sorry MrsD :-(  What a horrible thing for your daughter to have to go through and how strong she must be to pursue it - the system does not make it easy!

     

    I don't have any real advice but know that lots of T&amp

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  • No advice, but I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this.
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  • How awful doesn't even begin to put it into words.  It sounds like your daughter is a strong young lady and will become an activist and educator for others on this issue.  I do hope justice is served.
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  • I feel sick reading this. I am so sorry for what she had to go through.

     Why did the rapist get away with it? What made them NOT convict him?

     

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    I feel sick reading this. I am so sorry for what she had to go through.

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  • I'm so sorry!  This is sickening...ughhh I don't know what to say.  I'm sure this has been a nightmare for your entire family.  Hugs and lots of thoughts and prayers.  Justice has to prevail somehow. 
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