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Timothy - 75. Chapter 75
Sitting in her office, I presented Tom’s case. Starting from the beginning, Ann Marie’s rape, up to the last encounter Thomas had with Bruce. As I told and showed her the various documents I had, I noticed she wasn’t interested. I expected more questions, and she only asked for the dates of Ann Marie’s rape and Thomas’s last encounter with Bruce.
I finished my presentation, “Miss Wiess, when will the DA take action on these issues?”
“The rape case happened over 20 years ago and is beyond the statute of limitations. In the case involving Mr. Thomas Boulder, I’m not sure the DA will want to pursue it. Two men, of who one seems unable to defend himself, would be difficult to prosecute. I will apprise the DA, but I don’t think he will want to proceed.”
“If I am reading you correctly, you feel forced sex on a homosexual isn’t worth prosecuting.”
“Well, let’s say it has a low priority.”
“I have an appointment with Judge Howard; I’ll ask him if he agrees with you.”
“Tim, don’t forget we have that interview with Richard Drawing.”
“Miss Wiess, I’m sorry that you feel like you do. I suggest that you rethink your position before you read about it in the newspaper and receive a call from Judge Howard.”
Leaving the office, “Tim, look who is here.”
“Rich, I was going to give you a call.”
“I was hanging around here looking for any potential news for the paper, and I saw you both entering the DA’s office. I decided to wait. So what’s happening?”
“Let’s get a cup of coffee, and I’ll bring you up to date.”
Sitting in the cafe where Donny and I often visited, I brought Rich up to date on Stephen and my meeting with Miss Wiess. “Do you have the feeling she isn’t going to pursue this case?”
“Yes, I have a distinct feeling she is anti-gay. I’m sure there are people gay people living here. With the way she feels, no gay person will have a fair hearing.”
I spent the rest of our coffee talking about Tom. “It is hard to believe that a man could be raped, and in Tom’s case, it was blackmail. Tim, I’ll do everything I can to help you, and maybe I’ll see if I can get an interview with Miss Wiess.”
“If you do, keep me in the loop.”
Finishing our second cup of coffee, Stephen and I headed to Judge Howard’s office. We didn’t have an appointment, but I was willing to take the chance of him being able to see me. Luck was with me. When we arrived, court was in session. They said the judge was addressing the jury and should be available within an hour.
We waited in a small room adjacent to the court. “Tim, how big is this city?”
“You talking square miles or population?”
“Population.”
“When I lived here, the population was a little over 250, 000. Now I would guess closer to 300,000. Why?”
“There must be an organization to support gay people. I wonder if Rich knows of any gay organizations.”
“Why are you asking?”
“I think Rich is going to print a story about the DA’s office refusing to prosecute Bruce. I’m wondering what will happen when the people read it.”
“When we get home, you can scan for gay organxations here.”
Fifteen minutes later, the clerk came to get us. “The judge has only 30 minutes.”
It would be a quick meeting. “Hello, your Honor. I was told you only had 30 minutes, so I’ll be brief. I have been to the DA’s office seeking justice for Thomas Boulder. Since he is a gay man, they feel it has low priority and may decide not to pursue the case. If you can look these papers over, I’d appreciate your comments.”
“Timothy, how is your sister. The last time we met, you wanted financial control.”
“She is doing fine. I enrolled her in a program at a hospital near my home. Under proper care, she is doing well. I’d expect her release in a few months.”
“Does this have anything with that newspaper article about girls being raped twenty-two years ago?”
“Yes, sir, it does.”
“I’ll read these papers. If I have any questions, I’ll give you a call.”
I gave him my business card, saying goodbye, we left.
Driving home, “What do you think is going to happen?”
“I don’t know. Rich will probably put something in the newspaper. Not sure what Judge Howard is going to do. I know what I’d like for him to do, but I can’t be sure.”
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