Free Elsa Newman!
Target:
Maryland Governor, Martin O'Malley, 100 State Circle, Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1925
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Elsa Newman is a 54-year-old mother, unjustly imprisoned in Maryland Correctional Institution for Women at Jessup. She was charged with a crime committed by another person, family friend Margery Landry, who broke into the house of Newman's estranged husband, Arlen Slobodow, on a night when he had the couple's children for a visit. What she found there seems to have been a case of abuse in progress. Please see this article for more information: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/259162.
In the process of investigation, I have found, to date, over sixty-five reasons for believing Elsa Newman when she says 1) that she is innocent and 2) that her children have been and are suffering from unspeakable sexual abuse at the hands of their father, per their disclosures to her and others. Where can you check out these reasons? The news portion of this site, or http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
In the process of investigation, I have found, to date, over sixty-five reasons for believing Elsa Newman when she says 1) that she is innocent and 2) that her children have been and are suffering from unspeakable sexual abuse at the hands of their father, per their disclosures to her and others. Where can you check out these reasons? The news portion of this site, or http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
Elsa Newman is a 54-year-old mother, unjustly imprisoned in Maryland Correctional Institution for Women at Jessup. She was charged with a crime committed by another person, family friend Margery Landry, who broke into the house of Newman's estranged husband, Arlen Slobodow, on a night when he had the couple's children for a visit. What she found there seems to have been a case of abuse in progress. Please see this article for more information: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/259162.
In the process of investigation, I have found, to date, over sixty-five reasons for believing Elsa Newman when she says 1) that she is innocent and 2) that her children have been and are suffering from unspeakable sexual abuse at the hands of their father, per their disclosures to her and others. Where can you check out these reasons? The news portion of this site, or http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
In the process of investigation, I have found, to date, over sixty-five reasons for believing Elsa Newman when she says 1) that she is innocent and 2) that her children have been and are suffering from unspeakable sexual abuse at the hands of their father, per their disclosures to her and others. Where can you check out these reasons? The news portion of this site, or http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
We, the undersigned, have become aware of the incarceration of Elsa Newman in Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup.
We believe this incarceration to be unjustified. We believe this incarceration to be the result of a crime committed by someone else. We believe Elsa Newman had neither foreknowledge of the crime nor any part in it. We believe this incarceration to be partly the result of the exceptional debating skill of the prosecutor. We believe as well that this incarceration is the result of errors--both intentional and unintentional, in court procedures and witness statements. We further believe that crucial defense evidence was withheld by the prosecution. Thus we encourage you to examine this case in depth, including The sixty-five plus reasons for believing Newman, both about her innocence and about the sexual and other abuses suffered by her children. Said list of reasons is available on the following site: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
For further information about the crime itself, may we suggest this site: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/259162
In short, since we believe that research and investigation on your part will demonstrate Elsa Newman's innocence, we ask that you would undertake such an investigation. We ask that you would demonstrate her inoocence. And we ask that you would, upon completion of said investigation, and povision of such proof of innocence, completely pardon Elsa Newman and free her from the injustice which has kept her incarcerated for nearly six years.
Governor O'Malley, thank you for your time to read and this petition. Thank you for caring about those unjustly incarcerated in the state of Maryland. Statistics actually show that, nationwide, as many as one in every seven prison inmates may be innocent of the crime for which they were incarcerated. We close by requesting again that you would take action, investigate what happened in the Elsa Newman case, and free Elsa Newman.
We believe this incarceration to be unjustified. We believe this incarceration to be the result of a crime committed by someone else. We believe Elsa Newman had neither foreknowledge of the crime nor any part in it. We believe this incarceration to be partly the result of the exceptional debating skill of the prosecutor. We believe as well that this incarceration is the result of errors--both intentional and unintentional, in court procedures and witness statements. We further believe that crucial defense evidence was withheld by the prosecution. Thus we encourage you to examine this case in depth, including The sixty-five plus reasons for believing Newman, both about her innocence and about the sexual and other abuses suffered by her children. Said list of reasons is available on the following site: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260431.
For further information about the crime itself, may we suggest this site: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/259162
In short, since we believe that research and investigation on your part will demonstrate Elsa Newman's innocence, we ask that you would undertake such an investigation. We ask that you would demonstrate her inoocence. And we ask that you would, upon completion of said investigation, and povision of such proof of innocence, completely pardon Elsa Newman and free her from the injustice which has kept her incarcerated for nearly six years.
Governor O'Malley, thank you for your time to read and this petition. Thank you for caring about those unjustly incarcerated in the state of Maryland. Statistics actually show that, nationwide, as many as one in every seven prison inmates may be innocent of the crime for which they were incarcerated. We close by requesting again that you would take action, investigate what happened in the Elsa Newman case, and free Elsa Newman.
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# 298:
5:22 pm PST, Nov 6,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 297:
5:15 pm PST, Nov 6,
Maria Quezada, Florida
I know Elsa`s mom and i can say they are a good people This is unjustly she has to be free so she can by with her kids again.
I know Elsa`s mom and i can say they are a good people This is unjustly she has to be free so she can by with her kids again.
# 296:
6:46 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Lisa Wheeler, Kentucky
I have been fighting an abusive ex for years. I worry about the safety of my children when they are with him...This is a horrible thing to do to a Mother!! The courts here put our children in more danger!!
I have been fighting an abusive ex for years. I worry about the safety of my children when they are with him...This is a horrible thing to do to a Mother!! The courts here put our children in more danger!!
# 295:
9:58 am PDT, Oct 23,
Diane Harris, Washington
# 294:
11:29 am PDT, Oct 17,
Barara Vitullo, Ohio
# 293:
5:25 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Carole Hagen, Oregon
# 292:
1:07 pm PDT, Oct 3,
Julie Linder, Florida
# 290:
6:40 pm PDT, Sep 24,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 289:
11:50 am PDT, Sep 20,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 288:
9:20 am PDT, Sep 20,
Carl Rosenstock, Wisconsin
# 287:
5:13 pm PDT, Sep 18,
David Stanley, Maine
# 286:
6:34 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Kathleen Carley, New York
# 285:
7:20 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Name not displayed, New York
It seems reasonable given the controversy and irregularities in both trials that a medical examination of both children, away from either parent by qualified physicians could shed significant information into the allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
It seems reasonable given the controversy and irregularities in both trials that a medical examination of both children, away from either parent by qualified physicians could shed significant information into the allegations of physical and sexual abuse.
# 284:
6:39 am PDT, Sep 5,
Kathy Matter, New Mexico
# 283:
8:58 am PDT, Sep 3,
Gayle Hedstrom, Massachusetts
I too, was a victim of the legal system, and was unjustly arrested and acussed of a act I did not commit. I stood trial and was found innocent but had huge legal bills and my personal reputation and standing within my community was in jeopardy. It was a horrific experience, as I am a law abiding citizen and have suffered greatly from this experience. I could not believe such a thing could happen until it happened to me. Please reconsider all the facts of this case, as the facts are not always represented completely and justly as we would expect it to be.
I too, was a victim of the legal system, and was unjustly arrested and acussed of a act I did not commit. I stood trial and was found innocent but had huge legal bills and my personal reputation and standing within my community was in jeopardy. It was a horrific experience, as I am a law abiding citizen and have suffered greatly from this experience. I could not believe such a thing could happen until it happened to me. Please reconsider all the facts of this case, as the facts are not always represented completely and justly as we would expect it to be.
# 282:
7:36 am PDT, Sep 3,
Lauren Gatz, Florida
# 281:
6:25 am PDT, Sep 3,
Joanie Masterson, New York
After learning about Elsa Newman's plight for justice I urge you to intervene.
After learning about Elsa Newman's plight for justice I urge you to intervene.
# 280:
7:31 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Stacey Jolley, New York
please consider how very important this mom is to her children. they and the community need to know she is not guilty and the real bad guys like her ex need to be punished instead.
please consider how very important this mom is to her children. they and the community need to know she is not guilty and the real bad guys like her ex need to be punished instead.
# 279:
7:18 pm PDT, Aug 31,
Margaret Schwartz, Iowa
I live in Iowa.
I live in Iowa.
My daughter has been supporting Elsa Newman for 8 years. This situation is a travesty of justice. My heart goes out to this mother and her sons.
# 278:
9:38 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Name not displayed, New York
# 277:
8:01 am PDT, Jul 19,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 276:
9:01 pm PDT, Jul 18,
Alan Ward Ward, New Zealand
# 275:
7:39 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 274:
7:09 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Mandi Shaughnessy, Idaho
# 273:
6:40 pm PDT, Jul 17,
Thomas Hasler, Maryland
# 272:
12:51 pm PDT, Jul 16,
Catherine Honeywell, United Kingdom
No, I am not a citizen of Maryland. However, ANY administration dealing with mothers in this womans position have a greater responsibility than perhaps for most other crime. These children are to grow into the next generation of adults, are we to allow them to be damaged by a. Abuse b.the experience of justice failing to work. Who do we blame for the damage to those children? Investigate, scrutinize the evidence and investigate again--be CERTAIN. Young lives depend on it!!!!
No, I am not a citizen of Maryland. However, ANY administration dealing with mothers in this womans position have a greater responsibility than perhaps for most other crime. These children are to grow into the next generation of adults, are we to allow them to be damaged by a. Abuse b.the experience of justice failing to work. Who do we blame for the damage to those children? Investigate, scrutinize the evidence and investigate again--be CERTAIN. Young lives depend on it!!!!
# 271:
10:45 am PDT, Jul 16,
Lois Feaser, Washington
I thought I signed this ages ago, but I don't see my name, so this may be a duplicate, but I hope not
I thought I signed this ages ago, but I don't see my name, so this may be a duplicate, but I hope not
# 270:
2:01 pm PDT, Jul 15,
J. Robert Bragonier, California
# 269:
1:52 pm PDT, Jul 11,
MaryAnn Lubas, Pennsylvania
I am not a Maryland resident but I AM an AMERICAN and this wrongful conviction issue needs to be stopped!!!!!
I am not a Maryland resident but I AM an AMERICAN and this wrongful conviction issue needs to be stopped!!!!!
Here is another case of total injustice!!! The real criminal is permitted to continue the abuse while the innocent mother is sent to prison???? PLEASE...give this woman the justice she deserves!!! And to Aine O'Brocken, Washington, you have my permission to link our son's site: www.justiceformike.net AND his petition http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/HelpMikeNow
# 268:
1:11 pm PDT, Jul 11,
Patricia Robinson, Maryland
It seams that the circumstances of this case ask for a new look and carefull evaluation. What I know is that there is little evidence that Mrs. Newman is guilty and that the children may be in danger. Isn't it worth your time? I want to believe the court system is fair and careful. Thank you
It seams that the circumstances of this case ask for a new look and carefull evaluation. What I know is that there is little evidence that Mrs. Newman is guilty and that the children may be in danger. Isn't it worth your time? I want to believe the court system is fair and careful. Thank you
# 267:
8:14 am PDT, Jul 8,
Judy Palfy, United Kingdom
# 266:
1:30 am PDT, Jul 6,
MB Lewis, Canada
# 265:
1:49 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Karen Moulden, Maryland
Statistically, there are 45,000 children in the homes of abusive parents. I say one is too many! Undue this grave injustice and reunite Ms. Newman with her children. Yes we can!!!!!!!
Statistically, there are 45,000 children in the homes of abusive parents. I say one is too many! Undue this grave injustice and reunite Ms. Newman with her children. Yes we can!!!!!!!
# 264:
9:36 am PDT, Jun 17,
Nancy Burkhart, Maryland
From Nancy in Maryland: If the children are complaining and documenting abuse from their father, why is no one paying attention? Both parents should be given lie detector tests. Can Elsa's legal representation be assigned to a lawyer, strong and skilled in this sort of family law? Why has she been given such short shrift for seven long years?
From Nancy in Maryland: If the children are complaining and documenting abuse from their father, why is no one paying attention? Both parents should be given lie detector tests. Can Elsa's legal representation be assigned to a lawyer, strong and skilled in this sort of family law? Why has she been given such short shrift for seven long years?
# 263:
3:17 am PDT, Jun 11,
Anne Cenname, Spain
# 262:
6:58 am PDT, Jun 8,
Rosalee Oakley, Massachusetts
# 261:
12:55 pm PDT, Jun 7,
Alice Carroll, Florida
# 260:
11:37 am PDT, Jun 7,
William Becker, New Mexico
This smacks more of Mexican justice than United States justice. The public officials who have facilitated and perpetuated this disgusting situation should be removed from office.
This smacks more of Mexican justice than United States justice. The public officials who have facilitated and perpetuated this disgusting situation should be removed from office.
# 259:
8:12 am PDT, Jun 4,
Erica Snodgrass, Kentucky
If you comment, please advise readers if you live in the state of Maryland.
If you comment, please advise readers if you live in the state of Maryland.
Also please advise if you have personal experience or knowledge with a situation similar to that which Elsa and her sons have experienced and continue to experience.
# 258:
9:14 am PDT, Jun 1,
Carolyn Rogers, Maryland
# 257:
6:48 am PDT, Jun 1,
Steve Candler, Texas
# 256:
7:03 am PDT, May 28,
Nancy Gephardt, New York
# 255:
3:36 pm PDT, May 27,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
I hope that someone listens to the voices of her children and protects them first and foremost and second, that this woman be freed so she can help her children get the help they need to begin to find their way back to what is left of their childhood.
I hope that someone listens to the voices of her children and protects them first and foremost and second, that this woman be freed so she can help her children get the help they need to begin to find their way back to what is left of their childhood.
# 254:
3:32 pm PDT, May 26,
Joan Zorza, Washington D.C.
Although I have not read the details about this case, I am all too aware of how often men who abuse women set them up to look bad and to lack credibility, and how often they manipulate everyone around them, including those in the courts and mental health professionals. I also know that few mental health practitioners have adequate training in domestic violence, that the Institutes of Medicine (the medical branch of the National Academy of Sciences) has found that 40% of mental health practitioners have never received even one minute of training on domestic violence at any time in the careers, and that the vast majority of those who received any training received less than two hours. Even those with more training often were trained by people incompetent to do so, or were so hostile to learning about the subject that the training fell on deaf ears. I strongly urge you look at this case with real experts in domestic violence and understand that the most likely possibility is that this victim has been set up to look bad.
Although I have not read the details about this case, I am all too aware of how often men who abuse women set them up to look bad and to lack credibility, and how often they manipulate everyone around them, including those in the courts and mental health professionals. I also know that few mental health practitioners have adequate training in domestic violence, that the Institutes of Medicine (the medical branch of the National Academy of Sciences) has found that 40% of mental health practitioners have never received even one minute of training on domestic violence at any time in the careers, and that the vast majority of those who received any training received less than two hours. Even those with more training often were trained by people incompetent to do so, or were so hostile to learning about the subject that the training fell on deaf ears. I strongly urge you look at this case with real experts in domestic violence and understand that the most likely possibility is that this victim has been set up to look bad.
Sincerely, Joan Zorza, Editor Domestic Violence Report
# 253:
1:44 pm PDT, May 26,
Marcia BENNA, Iowa
# 252:
1:43 pm PDT, May 26,
Deirdre Bourke-Gawoski, R.N., California
Please do what you can to release Elsa Newman and start a serious, non-biased investigation into the serious abuse her children are continuing to suffer.
Please do what you can to release Elsa Newman and start a serious, non-biased investigation into the serious abuse her children are continuing to suffer.
I have two personal friends also suffering the loss of their children to abusive parents in the Marin County Family Courts (San Rafael, CA). What is happening to women/men that bring abuse allegations forward in court is atrocious. Judges routinely don't want to deal with these emotional cases and often side on the party with the most money (often the abuser). The court system is corrupt and the children are suffering life-long injuries because of it. We need an overhaul of the Family Courts in order to protect our most innocent citizens.
# 251:
12:59 pm PDT, May 26,
Angela Kalani, Hawaii
