<p>For those of you who haven’t read Morgan’s mom’s blog, it is one of the most incredible things I have ever read. You can find it on this page. Her strength, wisdom, sadness, anger and compassion are overwhelming. </p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://findmorgan.com/]findmorgan.com[/url”>http://findmorgan.com/]findmorgan.com[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Sadly, there are far too many examples of violence against women in the U.S. It is every parent’s nightmare.</p>
<p>The LaCrosse murder case illustrates the folly of assuming that real harm only comes to the less educated, socioeconomically disadvantaged far from the day to day experience of the well to do in selective schools. There is a deeply ingrained bias towards those in positions of power and affluence, an assumption that their behavior will be moderated by, if nothing else, the caution necessary to avoid falling from grace in a public and costly manner - in essence, they have more to lose, they will modify their behavior accordingly to keep from losing it.</p>
<p>Reading the account of YL and GH past relationship I can only hope that my own daughters would not find themselves involved with such a person, and that should that unfortunate association come to pass, I would have the foresight to not leave my daughter so near someone who threatens her. I am sure that YL’s parents were thinking that senior year would soon come to an end and changing schools would have been difficult in so many ways (not to mention unfair, since she is the victim, not the culprit in all of these violent exchanges) but until this kind of violence and intimidation is dealt with effectively by the colleges and police I believe it is necessary for families to be more assertive in protecting their daughters. If the college is unwilling to expel the culprit - the victim should have options and protection. A college campus is a relatively small place, very inclusive, it is shameful that UVA did so little to care for Yeardley - she was, after all, one of their own.</p>
<p>Jonri, that’s very wise and totally what America is all about. For the law to work, it has to be given time to work and get all the facts on the table.</p>
<p>Bchan1’s [post #942] brought back memories of the John R. Shad case during the first Reagan Administration. Shad was President Reagan’s SEC chairman, if I remember correctly. Very tall, handsome and with the necessary educational and career pedigree. Well, turns out that he was beating the stew out of his wife regularly, whom was nearly a foot shorter in stature than he. I don’t believe he ever went to jail, but thank goodness it became public and the wife got out of the situation before any grave or fatal injury occurred.</p>
<p>Update:[url=<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/01/AR2010070106864.html]washingtonpost.com[/url”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/01/AR2010070106864.html]washingtonpost.com[/url</a>]</p>
<p>The court has ordered that SOME of the information in court records be released. However, both the prosecutor and defense counsel have the right to appeal that decision so it may not happen.</p>
<p>Lake Washington, did you mean John Fedders? </p>
<p>John Fedders’ wife wrote a book about her abuse, “Shattered Dreams.” Fedders worked under Shad at the SEC.</p>
<p>[Post</a> Now - Ruling: Love killed by head trauma](<a href=“http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-breaking-news/virginia/ruling-love-killed-by-head-tra.html]Post”>http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-breaking-news/virginia/ruling-love-killed-by-head-tra.html)</p>
<p>What is going on with this case? Is the accused still in jail? When is the trial expected to begin?</p>
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<p>[Court</a> Date Set In UVa Death Case - wjz.com](<a href=“http://wjz.com/local/yeardley.love.fund.2.1931407.html]Court”>http://wjz.com/local/yeardley.love.fund.2.1931407.html)</p>
<p>I don’t understand why it’s taking so long for this case to go to trial. Yeardley Love was murdered months ago. Why is it that George Huguely is not even going to be arraigned until late January? What happened to the concept of swift justice?</p>
<p>If you think this is long, then you should look at the trial for the Conn murders of that lovely Petit family (only the father survived). That happened in 2007 and the jury has just begun deliberations!</p>
<p>(That was another horrible, awful crime!)</p>
<p>The defendant has the right to waive his right to a speedy trial. That is usually done to benefit the defendant to give the defense time to prepare for the trial. Keep in mind that OJ didn’t waive his right, and the prosecution wasn’t prepared well.</p>
<p>*According to search-warrant affidavits released late Tuesday, police have fragments of an e-mail they believe Love sent to Huguely relating to a fight between the two. The text of the e-mail was not released. Huguely told police he and Love had exchanged e-mails in the days leading up to her death.</p>
<p>Also, an affidavit says one of Love’s sorority sisters told police she saw a fight in which Love hit Huguely with her purse in Huguely’s apartment. *</p>
<p>Reports from court today. Huguely claims he didn’t know she was dead until the police showed up at his door. He also left a note next to her that read “You are my best friend.” </p>
<p>[Updates</a> from George Huguely Preliminary Hearing](<a href=“http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/George_Huguely_Preliminary_Hearing_119572844.html]Updates”>http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/George_Huguely_Preliminary_Hearing_119572844.html)</p>
<p>Cartera, </p>
<p>If the news story is your source it just says the note was found in her bedroom,not specifically next to her.</p>
<p>You are right. It was found in her room. </p>
<p>Just heard the report on our local television station. The defense is suggesting that alcohol and ADD medicine may have contributed to her death and that there is no physical evidence that he slammed her head against a wall. </p>
<p>I guess we knew they were headed towards involuntary manslaughter.</p>
<p>The Baltimore Sun is giving a more complete report–she was from there. </p>
<p>Here’s the link for today’s story.</p>
<p>[Judge</a> to hear evidence in Yeardley Love murder case - Baltimore Sun](<a href=“http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-04-11/news/bs-md-huguely-prelim-hearing-20110410_1_yeardley-love-lacrosse-player-sharon-love]Judge”>http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-04-11/news/bs-md-huguely-prelim-hearing-20110410_1_yeardley-love-lacrosse-player-sharon-love)</p>
<p>I’m in Baltimore and the local stations have been following the case closely.</p>
<p>I hope the C’ville jury is too smart of fall for this defense obfuscation and unsupported claims. Life in prison. Rot you SOB.</p>
<p>I would be shocked if he got life in prison. I would say it 50-50 that he would be convicted of murder. It seems more likely he will be convicted of manslaughter. I think it will be interesting to see if the prosecutor is willing to work a deal in such a high profile case.</p>
<p>The family, much to their credit, has been very private about what they would like to see happen. I’m sure their wishes will have some effect on how the case is prosecuted. I understand that the state has to prove its case but, personally, it would really **** me off that they are saying that her meds may have caused a heart problem. My prediction is that he will either get a deal for manslaughter or that is what he will be convicted of.</p>