And it continues
Well, the 5 time felon who turned states evidence has testified. He is, as expected, not credible. He says Landry thunk it all up, held the weapon, and did every assault. Carol and Dad say untrue as the article below points out. The issue remains: is Cox truthful that Landry was there and simply shading the truth so that he doesn’t look bad? Or is he lying about it all? Will the jury discount the totality of his testimony? My Dad doesn’t think so, but hard to tell.
The DA continues to not provide any information to us. If I were to become a victims rights advocate it would not be for stiffer penalties but rather respect from the system. And my father is a prominent member of the community. I can only imagine how the poorer victims are treated. Actually, I have a good idea.
The whole family is stressed but hiding it well. There’s a certain amount of fear that he will get off and then…I suspect the “then” will not involve my family as he would have to be profoundly stupid. But the “then” will no doubt involve someone else’s family.
For myself, I have all the symptoms of stress and depression, but am basically fine. It’s still interesting that most people around me seem to expect one of two very discrete emotions: sadness or anger. Neither is accurate. Mostly I am weary and yet continuing to think at the speed of light. Ugh.
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1161655.html
http://www.fresnobee.com/local/crime/story/1158654.html
In other news, another BART protest about that poor guy shot by the police on New Years Eve. I can see them closing off the streets outside my building. I’m trying to get authority to release employees before it really gets rolling.
Meanwhile, the Gov got the authority to furlough everyone two days a month with a 10% pay reduction. Could be worse. At least I’ll have a couple Fridays off per month. And believe me; I will NOT be working those days.
Hope all is well. I’m going to sleep and play with my doggie all weekend.