3rd witness
Me again!
Just found out this morning that a third complainant made a statement last month, against the perv that I am facing in court shortly.
The perv was arrested again, and once again denied all allegations!
It's too late to combine this case in court with mine and the second persons'.
The Judge can mention this statement in court, if he considers it to be appropriate. According to the Policewoman, the details are very similar to mine.
The Policewoman is very good - she told me that the only reason these people are coming forward, is because I made my complaint initially and the fact that it received publicity when the perv first appeared in court.
It's a bit of a double edged sword, as my case is gaining strength because of the additional complainants. My sadness stems from the fact that there are others out there that he abused (although I always suspected there were).
The first time I spoke to the policewoman, she was 'matter of fact' about things, you know, just doing her job. Today I noticed a distinct change in her voice, which was very supportive - it's not just her words, it's the way she speaks.
The third person is going to attend the court case, because he thinks that he will find closure from being there. The policewoman, also told me that he wanted to thank me for being the first to come forward, as that is the reason he has gained strength to do the same.
I don't know what I feel at the moment - it's still that mixed bag of relief, that I now have an opportunity to face my demons and slay them in public. This is mixed with concern for the others that were abused and still have not found a voice.
It's going to be daunting for the next few weeks. I know that I will suffer many mood swings and that stupid things will trigger me. The difference now is that I can see light at the end of that very long tunnel!
Thanks again to everyone for your support & strength to you all!
Best wishes ...Rik
Just found out this morning that a third complainant made a statement last month, against the perv that I am facing in court shortly.
The perv was arrested again, and once again denied all allegations!
It's too late to combine this case in court with mine and the second persons'.
The Judge can mention this statement in court, if he considers it to be appropriate. According to the Policewoman, the details are very similar to mine.
The Policewoman is very good - she told me that the only reason these people are coming forward, is because I made my complaint initially and the fact that it received publicity when the perv first appeared in court.
It's a bit of a double edged sword, as my case is gaining strength because of the additional complainants. My sadness stems from the fact that there are others out there that he abused (although I always suspected there were).
The first time I spoke to the policewoman, she was 'matter of fact' about things, you know, just doing her job. Today I noticed a distinct change in her voice, which was very supportive - it's not just her words, it's the way she speaks.
The third person is going to attend the court case, because he thinks that he will find closure from being there. The policewoman, also told me that he wanted to thank me for being the first to come forward, as that is the reason he has gained strength to do the same.
I don't know what I feel at the moment - it's still that mixed bag of relief, that I now have an opportunity to face my demons and slay them in public. This is mixed with concern for the others that were abused and still have not found a voice.
It's going to be daunting for the next few weeks. I know that I will suffer many mood swings and that stupid things will trigger me. The difference now is that I can see light at the end of that very long tunnel!
Thanks again to everyone for your support & strength to you all!
Best wishes ...Rik
