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freshwest

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16. It's the old 'cows of Bashan' routine. As long as they live in style, they don't care who their
Sat Jun 23, 2012, 10:45 PM
Jun 2012

Husband robs, cheats or harms, so long as they keep that money coming in. From my experience dealing with such, maintaining social position and wealth is everything. Anyone who threatens that is the enemy and they will lash out at them. She needs a lawyer now. The civil suits may put a lien on everything she owns, depending on the laws of the state. Just before he was arrested the first time, and that took a long time, I believe he handed over their home and the rest of it to her and the family. I am not sure what assets the attorneys will go afer in this. I found videos of the statements of the attorney general and the other state officials who did this case. They said it took them years. It will be more years before the boys get any monetary relief, but it may happen. There is a price to be paid for indulging oneself as he did. And a price to be paid for standing by while evil is done under one's roof. I'm sorry to say, and I may have to work on myself, but I feel no pity for this couple or their friends at this time. I've seen too many people hurt by people like this who laugh and giggle when called to account, further demeaning their victims. Nothing wipes that away and those boys may feel some relief but may never really heal. Sandusky and his cohorts made sure their lives seemed worthless.

to save the family $$$$. She could be the target for civil lawsuits Liberal_in_LA Jun 2012 #1
that would be my guess. but, i know nothing, so only a guess. nt seabeyond Jun 2012 #4
Perhaps she's afraid that she will be accused of knowing about his conduct and not stopping it. Arkansas Granny Jun 2012 #2
I find it hard to believe she didn't know. It happens. I've seen it more than once. freshwest Jun 2012 #3
I find it hard to believe too Aerows Jun 2012 #11
It's the old 'cows of Bashan' routine. As long as they live in style, they don't care who their freshwest Jun 2012 #16
She helped provide five adopted sons Sedona Jun 2012 #5
None of us can know how much she knew. It's all speculation. n/t pnwmom Jun 2012 #7
Civil suits require less "proof." Some victims say she knew. MADem Jun 2012 #6
No victim said she knew, as far as I know. One victim said he called out from the basement pnwmom Jun 2012 #10
One victim said she nearly walked in on them Aerows Jun 2012 #12
That's like being "nearly" pregnant. pnwmom Jun 2012 #14
Then it could be down to a civil suit. MADem Jun 2012 #20
How will they prove she hadn't stepped outside at that moment? pnwmom Jun 2012 #21
To help with the divorce whereby all his assets will be transferred to her kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #8
After watching Amendola's shameful CNN performance.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jun 2012 #9
Sandusky family assets will be targeted (as well they should) SoCalDem Jun 2012 #13
Fucking Corbett needs to be looked at much more closely. nt Mnemosyne Jun 2012 #15
If Pennsylvania can vote in a Democratic........... mrmpa Jun 2012 #22
I went to law school with Corbett's daughter Catlover827 Jun 2012 #23
should the "sins" of a father be Maine-ah Jun 2012 #25
Lots of reasons Sgent Jun 2012 #17
Might have somehting to do with the fact that she could face charges for aiding and abetting? GarroHorus Jun 2012 #18
To cover her ass...ets Tom Ripley Jun 2012 #19
conflict of interest for the lawyer Lil Missy Jun 2012 #24
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