ASA parent arrested

[Anonymous]

Looks like there is a troll on here who has it in for the wife.

Many of us have come on here to defend her actions, not because we know her or have any opinion as to her character, but because she made the RIGHT DECISION to protect her children. She's not a citizen of this country. Here everyone can recognize her because of what her husband did. Better start a new life in her home country.

You would all have done the same, so shut it. Reserve your ire for the actual perp!

[Anonymous]

Everyone agrees it’s a tragedy for all involved. But if you read the court documents, it’s clear he knew what he was doing. The fact he did it with adults within earshot displays terrify confidence. Don’t you think a spouse would have some awareness if their partner were a serial child abuser/molester? Every adult in that apartment should be held to some accountability while information is being gathered and deliberated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everyone agrees it’s a tragedy for all involved. But if you read the court documents, it’s clear he knew what he was doing. The fact he did it with adults within earshot displays terrify confidence. Don’t you think a spouse would have some awareness if their partner were a serial child abuser/molester? Every adult in that apartment should be held to some accountability while information is being gathered and deliberated.

Not necessarily, no. And no on the shared accountability unless the wife is accused and charged herself, that's not how the law works.

If YOUR husband was an abuser and abused kids in the family home, would YOU want to be held accountable?

Didn't think so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone agrees it’s a tragedy for all involved. But if you read the court documents, it’s clear he knew what he was doing. The fact he did it with adults within earshot displays terrify confidence. Don’t you think a spouse would have some awareness if their partner were a serial child abuser/molester? Every adult in that apartment should be held to some accountability while information is being gathered and deliberated.

Not necessarily, no. And no on the shared accountability unless the wife is accused and charged herself, that's not how the law works.

If YOUR husband was an abuser and abused kids in the family home, would YOU want to be held accountable?

Didn't think so.

I would CERTAINLY expect to be questioned. You sound creepy again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone agrees it’s a tragedy for all involved. But if you read the court documents, it’s clear he knew what he was doing. The fact he did it with adults within earshot displays terrify confidence. Don’t you think a spouse would have some awareness if their partner were a serial child abuser/molester? Every adult in that apartment should be held to some accountability while information is being gathered and deliberated.

Not necessarily, no. And no on the shared accountability unless the wife is accused and charged herself, that's not how the law works.

If YOUR husband was an abuser and abused kids in the family home, would YOU want to be held accountable?

Didn't think so.

I would CERTAINLY expect to be questioned. You sound creepy again.

We don’t know that she wasn’t questioned. All we know for sure is that she wasn’t charged with any crime.

There are rumors that she has left the country with her young children, which, given that she isn’t an American citizen and quit the job that gave her the right to live here, isn’t too strange. It’s also not strange or creepy to imagine a scenario where it would be best to remove the kids from this situation before school starts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

wife is clearly somewhat complicit, given that she refused to talk to authorities and fled to japan.

I have no idea if she is complicit. First, though, what evidence do you have that she "refused to talk to authorities?" If she did, it may well be that she consulted her own attorneys and was advised to keep her mouth shut. That would be standard advice.

Second, fleeing to Japan doesn't mean she's guilty. I'm divorced and haven't lived with my ex-H for many years. However, if he was accused of something like this, I would grab my kids and run to TO PROTECT MY KIDS. I mean what do you expect her to do? Going on living in the apartment complex where he allegedly molested the kids?!!! So many people in this thread think she's complicit. Do you really think she and her kids would be safe if they stayed there?!!! Should she send her kids back to their DCPS school where all the other parents and teachers and many of the kids have heard these allegations? You really think nobody would say something horrible to the kids? Do you think that the parents of their friends are going to let them continue to socialize with these children? Or do you think it's more likely that even if the school kept them safe they would end up alone in the lunchroom or on the playground? Do you really think there would be no paparazzi hanging around trying to get photos of her and the kids?

Her number one priority right now is probably the safety of her own children. She probably thinks they'll be safer in Japan and she may have family there who will help her care for the kids. Going to Japan in these circumstances is not evidence of guilt.

Do you work for the Workd Bank?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

wife is clearly somewhat complicit, given that she refused to talk to authorities and fled to japan.

I have no idea if she is complicit. First, though, what evidence do you have that she "refused to talk to authorities?" If she did, it may well be that she consulted her own attorneys and was advised to keep her mouth shut. That would be standard advice.

Second, fleeing to Japan doesn't mean she's guilty. I'm divorced and haven't lived with my ex-H for many years. However, if he was accused of something like this, I would grab my kids and run to TO PROTECT MY KIDS. I mean what do you expect her to do? Going on living in the apartment complex where he allegedly molested the kids?!!! So many people in this thread think she's complicit. Do you really think she and her kids would be safe if they stayed there?!!! Should she send her kids back to their DCPS school where all the other parents and teachers and many of the kids have heard these allegations? You really think nobody would say something horrible to the kids? Do you think that the parents of their friends are going to let them continue to socialize with these children? Or do you think it's more likely that even if the school kept them safe they would end up alone in the lunchroom or on the playground? Do you really think there would be no paparazzi hanging around trying to get photos of her and the kids?

Her number one priority right now is probably the safety of her own children. She probably thinks they'll be safer in Japan and she may have family there who will help her care for the kids. Going to Japan in these circumstances is not evidence of guilt.

Do you work for the Workd Bank?

What is the "Workd Bank"? I've never heard of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everyone agrees it’s a tragedy for all involved. But if you read the court documents, it’s clear he knew what he was doing. The fact he did it with adults within earshot displays terrify confidence. Don’t you think a spouse would have some awareness if their partner were a serial child abuser/molester? Every adult in that apartment should be held to some accountability while information is being gathered and deliberated.

Not necessarily, no. And no on the shared accountability unless the wife is accused and charged herself, that's not how the law works.

If YOUR husband was an abuser and abused kids in the family home, would YOU want to be held accountable?

Didn't think so.

I would CERTAINLY expect to be questioned. You sound creepy again.

Both the accused and their spouse have the constitutional right to remain silent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

wife is clearly somewhat complicit, given that she refused to talk to authorities and fled to japan.

I have no idea if she is complicit. First, though, what evidence do you have that she "refused to talk to authorities?" If she did, it may well be that she consulted her own attorneys and was advised to keep her mouth shut. That would be standard advice.

Second, fleeing to Japan doesn't mean she's guilty. I'm divorced and haven't lived with my ex-H for many years. However, if he was accused of something like this, I would grab my kids and run to TO PROTECT MY KIDS. I mean what do you expect her to do? Going on living in the apartment complex where he allegedly molested the kids?!!! So many people in this thread think she's complicit. Do you really think she and her kids would be safe if they stayed there?!!! Should she send her kids back to their DCPS school where all the other parents and teachers and many of the kids have heard these allegations? You really think nobody would say something horrible to the kids? Do you think that the parents of their friends are going to let them continue to socialize with these children? Or do you think it's more likely that even if the school kept them safe they would end up alone in the lunchroom or on the playground? Do you really think there would be no paparazzi hanging around trying to get photos of her and the kids?

Her number one priority right now is probably the safety of her own children. She probably thinks they'll be safer in Japan and she may have family there who will help her care for the kids. Going to Japan in these circumstances is not evidence of guilt.

Do you work for the Workd Bank?

What is the "Workd Bank"? I've never heard of it.

“World Bank”

[Anonymous]

If a potential accomplice agrees to speak with investigators, it’s usually publicly announced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To the lawyers out there:
What is the likelihood of a conviction? Will this go to trial?
If convicted, what kind of sentence?
Given the expensive lawyer, could this be dismissed?
Does the fact that he has not been released on bond mean that the evidence is compelling (in addition to the flight risk determination)?
Thanks for any info, I actually have met TM a few times at school events and this is all so awful.

Any opinions?

[Anonymous]

I've been wondering about this case too. My kids go to Eaton so I've seen this guy at the school. I never talked to him but I remember him from the pictures.
Do these cases go to trial? Do the children/victims get questioned by the defense? Seems unbearable.
Will the defense atty try for some sort of deal or push for acquittal?
Unbelievable. Good that he has to stay locked up for now

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been wondering about this case too. My kids go to Eaton so I've seen this guy at the school. I never talked to him but I remember him from the pictures.
Do these cases go to trial? Do the children/victims get questioned by the defense? Seems unbearable.
Will the defense atty try for some sort of deal or push for acquittal?
Unbelievable. Good that he has to stay locked up for now

Thomas is going to fight against the charges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been wondering about this case too. My kids go to Eaton so I've seen this guy at the school. I never talked to him but I remember him from the pictures.
Do these cases go to trial? Do the children/victims get questioned by the defense? Seems unbearable.
Will the defense atty try for some sort of deal or push for acquittal?
Unbelievable. Good that he has to stay locked up for now

Thomas is going to fight against the charges.

Then he must have hired a hell of a team. Maybe his Australian government is helping with funding for his defense?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been wondering about this case too. My kids go to Eaton so I've seen this guy at the school. I never talked to him but I remember him from the pictures.
Do these cases go to trial? Do the children/victims get questioned by the defense? Seems unbearable.
Will the defense atty try for some sort of deal or push for acquittal?
Unbelievable. Good that he has to stay locked up for now

Thomas is going to fight against the charges.

Then he must have hired a hell of a team. Maybe his Australian government is helping with funding for his defense?

Highly unlikely.