...I’ve lived in fear for many years but I believe in our justice system and will not give-up...Honorable Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Supreme Court of the United States
One First Street N.E.
Washington, DC 20543
Dear Honorable Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor:
My name is Rosaura Torres-Sadler.
I am a survivor of domestic violence and my abuser was a Pennsylvania State Trooper.
Honorable Sotomayor, on September 27, 2002 I was left in the middle of the road, bleeding and begging for help as Trooper S. dragged me with his assigned state police vehicle. It is now seven years since the horrible morning that I was severely injured by this Pennsylvania State Trooper.
As a victim, of domestic violence, I did not receive proper protection from the Lancaster (PA) Police Department or by the Pennsylvania State Police. You’re Honor; I followed the legal procedures to ensure that I received the protection order from further abuse and in October 2002, I was given an order of protection. However, in November 2002 my order was “dismissed” and yet, I never dropped the charges. The information that I received from the Office of Prothonotary’s was that, I had the charges dismissed which in fact I did not dismiss.
On December 27, 2002 the attorney that represented me through “Women Against Abuse” in Lancaster, PA., forward a letter to me that stated that they have officially put the “trooper on notice not to harass me or come within one-hundred feet of my residence.” I was completely confused regarding the aforementioned because at no time did the district attorney or the judge presiding over my protection speak with me regarding my injuries as a result of the physical abuse perpetrated by Trooper S.
My case was overseen for three years under Federal Judge Gardner, in Allentown, PA. After several motions were filed; on June 6, 2007 Judge Perkins and Judge Gardner ruled that there was enough evidence to move forward with this case. The case has been refilled back on July 6, 2007 in the Lancaster Common Pleas Court. Unfortunately, because Trooper Suber was never charged criminal court, this case is now in civil court.
I sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell on February 9, 2003 and informed him that there was a “cover-up” within the Pennsylvania State Police regarding my case. Sadly, I never received a response from the Governor’s office.
You’re Honor; I believe that the due process of law does not pertain to me. This horrible abuse caused me to have retinal detachment from my left eye and other physical and emotional scars. I’ve lived in fear for many years but I believe in our justice system and will not give-up.
I appeal to you, Honorable Judge Sotomayor for any assistance that you can provide.
Sincerely,
Ms. Rosaura Torres-Sadler
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ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP. I WILL NOT GIVE UP! I BELIEVE THAT, THERE IS JUSTICE FOR ALL AMERICANS!!!
ReplyDeleteGOD BLESS!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnother sad example of why we often don't go to local police for help. In Tacoma Washington (2003), the chief of police killed his wife Crystal in front of their children after years of abuse. My assailant convinced me he had local police in his pocket. Lets work together to infuse public safety and court personnel with sensitivity training. you positive energy and blessings, Pamela Michell/Survivor On A Mission
ReplyDeleteWhen the Tacoma Police Chief David Brame shot Crystal {Judson] is when I said enough is enough and have been at this since that day. I'm in Tacoma. Yes, let's do work together.
ReplyDeleteMy ex fiance attempted to kill me and got away. I still suffer the pain in my back from the day he made me lose control of my truck and slam into a cement wall. The police have been of little assistance in arresting him and I live In fear for my life and have no sleep due to nightmares. I want to put up a wanted sign of him and maybe someone will see him adn turn him in, but I was told that it was illegal to do this. I dont know what to do anymore ... I will never have peace till he is locked up.
ReplyDeleteTrial came and went and they did not find the trooper liable but...It does not matter anymore...I will continue to speak out and help my sisters and brothers who cries have been ignored. Am I disappointed in the courts of PA, yes but....I am free! Free to speak out and speak to help others.
ReplyDeleteI also am disappointed with how PA police in White Oak swept my case under the rug.
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