Limberios Family Letter Writing Campaign

Several months ago the Limberios family came to me to help them get information about their son’s case out. I was glad to help and things are picking up speed, although sometimes the wheels of justice do not turn as fast as we would hope. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office is involved and a special prosecutor has been assigned to the case. However, the Limberios family is trying to get national attention on Jake’s case and the poor investigation conducted by Sandusky County. Justice for Jake & Ella Don’t forget to mail out your letter’s tomorrow! Addresses are: 1. John Walsh Po Box Crime TV Washington, D.C 20016 2. Nancy Grace 1 CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 3. Dr. Phil 5482 Wilshire Blvd. #1902 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Once again the Limberios family is very Thankful for everyone help and effort during this time. … Continue reading →

Steubenville: Roll Red Role Models

If you have ever wondered why the kids in Steubenville behaved the way they did, all it takes is one look at the adults in town who are on Twitter. Click the links to read their daily filth. TammyDixon12 https://twitter.com/TammyDixon12 Jordan_Renee91 https://twitter.com/Jordan_Renee91 truthseeker_11 https://twitter.com/truthseeker_11 Judicious1_ https://twitter.com/Judicious1_ biglugg77 https://twitter.com/biglugg77 aronck2 https://twitter.com/aronck2 kimmylocal246 http://twitter.com/kimmylocal246 Phantonym https://twitter.com/Phantonym Peaceintheville https://twitter.com/PeaceintheVille grannygeorge12 http://twitter.com/grannygeorge12 gabsmom2001 http://www.twitter.com/gabsmom2001 truthseeker_11 https://twitter.com/truthseeker_11 If you have ever wondered why these kids stood around and did nothing or bullied the victim in the following days - all it takes is one look at the behavior of the adults who coddle them. Like this from Twitter user Judicious1_. I am a German national. My grandparents were forced to fight in the war and my aunt risked her life helping Jews flee the country to safety. THIS is what the scourge of Steubenville finds entertaining. Now you know why their kids behaved worse than … Continue reading →

#JUSTICEFORJAKE: Jake Limberios

I was contacted by the family attorney for 19-year old Jacob Limberios of Sandusky County, Ohio about the shoddy investigation by law enforcement, and the absolute failure of the county coroner to (1) even go to the home where Jake died, and (2) the refusal to autopsy Jake to determine a cause of death. Rather than doing so, Jake’s death was ruled a suicide by accident. Jacob died from a gunshot to the head in Sandusky County on March 2, 2012. Three friends were present and stated that Jake put the gun to his head when he was on the phone and pulled the trigger, even though he knew there was still a live round in the .357 magnum. Statements since that time have conflicted, and evidence was allowed to be discarded or not even collected by Sandusky County Sheriff’s. One witness during her statement to law enforcement referred to the … Continue reading →

Onward and Upward

This post is going to be short and sweet and one that is not going to address particulars, but one that is hopefully meaningful and provokes thought and ultimately — action. The grand jury begins selection tomorrow and will convene next week. Rather than pointing fingers and accusing others of creating a path of destruction through Steubenville, it is time to let go of the hate and move forward. Nothing good ever comes of holding onto negativity. This can only happen when that one person has the audacity and courage to be the one person standing to create change. The ball is in your court. Healing begins with change.   … Continue reading →

What Happened to Due Process?

Justice is a two way street. Sometimes getting there is not an easy endeavor. When any victim has to testify against their accuser it can be brutal and oftentimes the victim is re-victimized as a result. That being said, defendants in this country are guaranteed certain legal procedural rights, and one of them is the right to face their accuser. It says so in the Constitution so I’m not just making this up. In the Steubenville case, subpoenas were issued to juveniles living across the river in West Virginia. One of the subpoenas was issued for Jane Doe. I think my confusion here is — shouldn’t the state have issued a subpoena to her? And if not, perhaps this is why Mr. Madison was compelled to do so. I’m not an attorney, but I would think that her testimony is essential for BOTH sides of this case. On Friday Hancock … Continue reading →

Life is About Changes

The Steubenville trial is quickly approaching and once all is said and done - lives will be changed forever. Lives have been changed regardless of the outcome. The lives of every person who tweeted or retweeted the events of that night will forever have those bad decisions to follow them anytime someone Googles their name. Michael Nodianos’ life changed when he and his friends laughed maniacally over the sexual assault of a young girl. Many lives have changed, including my own. I was sued for defamation of character for allowing the exchange of ideas and opinions on this blog. My anonymous commenters lives were changed as well. I am sure many of them are hesitant about ever voicing an opinion online for fear of becoming a legal target again because in their town you aren’t supposed to talk about it. I was hospitalized for a week while trying to defend … Continue reading →

Doctor Indicted in Murder of Deanna Ballman

Ali Salim, 44, a New Albany, Ohio ER physician who previously worked at Knox County Hospital was indicted in the murder of Deanna Ballman and her unborn child by a Delaware County grand jury. He was arrested at his home yesterday without incident. I wrote about Deanna’s case last August when she went missing. Deanna disappeared on July 31. She told her mother that she was going to clean a house in New Albany. She had answered an ad on Craigslist. She left her two children, ages 1 and 3 years, with her mother in Pataskala. Deanna had just moved back to the area from Colorado where she was an Army Reservist and was going through a divorce. She was also nine months pregnant with a baby girl she planned to name Mabel Lily. When Deanna did not come home that night her mother became worried and called Pataskala Police … Continue reading →

Debra Copeland School of Bright Promise

Debra Copeland, a physical therapist at the School of Bright Promise in Jefferson County, Ohio was put on paid administrative leave and is facing three charges of child endangerment for abuse that was secretly recorded by an intern. The intern who worked at the School of Bright Promise secretly recorded the sessions with Copeland and two special needs children. The woman who is being identified as BJ told News 9: “Her demeanor, the way she would speak about the children, sometimes I would hear her talk down to kids. It seemed odd to me.” BJ recorded one video (posted below) that shows a child during a 30-minute physical therapy session where she can be seen sitting. Copeland then comes over and shoves the little girl back to the ground and says, “Get down now. I said down. No.” Copeland is also seen picking the little girl up and making … Continue reading →

One Billion Rising Steubenville Flash Mob

Today in front of the Jefferson County Courthouse in Steubenville at 12:15 p.m. flash mob participants will perform a nearly five-minute dance by Broadway choreographer Debbie Allen to the song “Break the Chain,” written by Teva Clark. One Billion Rising events will be held worldwide, including gatherings in Kent, Chardon, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Akron, John Carroll University and Notre Dame College. Deb Lemire is the organizer of V-Day Akron and coordinated the flash mob to coincide with One Billion Rising, a global activist movement that brings attention to violence against women and girls. I have seen a lot of not so nice comments by some individuals in Steubenville who are claiming that outsiders have ruined the reputation of their town. I think it is awesome that outsiders continue to come to their town to bring attention to violence against women and girls. These people are making a difference. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Third Wintery Weather Rally

I received this in an email the other day and was so touched by it that I wanted to share. I can tell you that while watching all of the rallies, I have been so incredibly moved by the outpouring of support for Jane Doe, but for all of those wonderfully compassionate and caring people who braved cold weather to let their voices be heard. Third Wintery Weather Rally (Thankful good people like Prinnie were willing to share the truth, hard as it was to hear). Tying my hood a little tighter, as the wind sneaks through to my ears, shuffling my boots to dig deeper into the patch of snow and ice so I don’t slide off the curb where I’m standing to give myself a few extra inches of height…..looking at the crowd of speakers..at the Guy Fawkes masks, wondering which one is which…do the social media admins … Continue reading →