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#1 Mar 15 - 9AM
Sergie41
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A taste of Justice

Today is a magical day for me. I had the strength to sit on the stand, in a court room, in front of xn and the whole world,to tell my story. The jury saw straight though him! He's been charged with Domestic assault!
I cried when I heard the verdict! A huge weight has lifted off my shoulders. Knowing that xn didn't get away scott free, after all he's done to me. Spending a little time in jail wont even amount to the ugly that he's caused me, in my life. But the feeling of SOME kind of justice brightens my day.
I'm grateful to still have the courage and confidence to have followed through with this case. I never thought in a million years that I would take the stand in court, for any reason.
But it all worked out. My last big push from that craziness in my past. Onward life! Up up and AWAY!

=)

Mar 15 - 2PM
strongerthanever
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My exNH tried to appeal but

My exNH tried to appeal but was denied. We didn't have a jury either. Is the next step for sentencing from the judge? I think the appeals court will evaluate that it has already been in front of a jury and if there are any new facts or a be convincing that he is innocent to justify a new jury trial. I'm guessing he also didn't take a plea bargain and wanted a trial jury hoping to be charming and convincing that he is the victim. If his attorney doesn't have anything new, it will be thrown out. I personally feel that way. I hope I am not wrong on this.
Mar 15 - 3PM (Reply to #17)
Sergie41
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the next step

And yes the next step is sentencing in a couple weeks. I am allowed to be there to make a victim impact statement. I love the justice system. And I love the support from everyone!
Mar 15 - 3PM (Reply to #13)
Sergie41
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an appeal

I talked to the prosecutor about the option for him to appeal. He is confident that even if he applies for an appeal, he wont get it. He would get tore apart in supreme court. Beside the fact that it costs more than a few grand to apply for an appeal. He was charged through a 12 person jury, that found him guilty. He did not take either of two plea bargains that were offered before the initial trial. I feel a little better after this conversation with the prosecutor. =) Here I go with the beginning of the rest of my life
Mar 15 - 4PM (Reply to #15)
agnesmurphy17
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Tell Us

Did he testify on his own behalf? I mean if you testified, what was his defense? Usually domestics are "she says - he says" stories. The jury can go either way. I am so HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY for YOU!!!!! You stood up for yourself & stopped caring about him & what will happen to him. Yes. Yes. Yes. Now wash that jerk out of your hair & move on! Yeah!
Mar 15 - 5PM (Reply to #16)
Sergie41
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agnesmurphy17

Yes he did testify and had a court appointed attorney. His defense was playing down what actually happened that day. And that the pictures the PD had of my bruises must have happened at an earlier date. Washing my hands and walking away with some spunk in my step. he wont be able to treat women bad forever. And I began a long string of women being able to see straight through him sooner as opposed to later. Thank you justice!
Mar 15 - 3PM (Reply to #14)
strongerthanever
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Awesome!!! So happy for you.

Awesome!!! So happy for you. Close that chapter and start another. And now you have some experience, past data/history to use in the future to be more aware of people that are toxic and hurtful to you.
Mar 15 - 2PM
fierflie
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oh wow

this was interesting for me to read. applies allot to my situation, thank you.
Mar 15 - 2PM
IncognitoBurrito
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Thank God!

Good! Thank God! I'm so happy for you! What a brave lady you are.
Mar 15 - 1PM
B
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Wow!!

You are amazing!
Mar 15 - 11AM
believeinshawn
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congrats

That is awesome! It seems like that doesn't happen often. *HUGS*
Mar 15 - 11AM
Sergie41
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Next Step

Knowing how backwards and manipulative this narc is, I'm concerned that he will go for an appeal. I've done some research on the subject. An appeal is not likely to happen, or be granted in most cases. It rarely happens. But I know the lengths that he is willing to go to save face. He's fought this battle the entire way. Making himself the victim consistently to those that have no way of seeing straight through his clouded lack of soul. He manipulated his way into two witnesses that took the stand to lie for him. I feel powerful, yes. When I was up there on the stand I felt very empowered to tell the truth. Knowing every rebuttal of his lies would make him look just as terrible as he is. But I do not think I could go to trial again, if he would go forward with an appeal. It's just too much. Although it's not likely that he will get an appeal even if he does try, my mind is still racing. The what if's.
Mar 15 - 2PM (Reply to #7)
IncognitoBurrito
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The What if's

Those drive me nuts, too. Though our situations are different. Well, all you can do is take it one day at a time. Live your life, and fight like hell, if he does try to appeal. We'll definitely be rooting for you!
Mar 15 - 11AM
michele115 (not verified)
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Sergie

Congratulations...I am glad that you had the tenacity, courage and determination to look this abuser in the eye and fight back. Hugs!
Mar 15 - 11AM
Used
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SERGI41

TOP GIRL, BRAVE BRAVE WOMANXXX
Mar 15 - 10AM
strongerthanever
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Congratulations! That will be

Congratulations! That will be with him for the rest of his life. Every time he is pulled over by the cops for a small infraction, it'll be there. Every time he applies for a job, it'll be there. Violence is a trait of sociopaths. So happy you are no longer living with one.
Mar 15 - 10AM
broken23
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good for you. i am so happy

good for you. i am so happy you faced him and did well!
Mar 15 - 9AM
spinning
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Sergie...AWESOME!

Good work, braveheart! I am so sorry that you were abused but so happy that you are moving ahead and leaving all that BEHIND. Score one for the GOOD SIDE! For the LIGHT! More great news today. I am so proud of you and wish you love, hugs and light. sincerely (winding way down from) spinning... ...and loving it!!! :)

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