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I don't know. To me it sounds like more than just the cover-up. I don't mean they were willing or not "induced" or expected to do something by an authority figure but I just don't get the sense it is only the cover-up...
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I don't know and don't think anyone does the entire story of the history of the bio parents and the children but I do know they wanted them back and that the adoption thing and more was highly questionable, fast and so was the fact family members weren't fostering them...Father of West boys speaks, for first time since arrest of Trezell and Jacqueline WestFather of West boys speaks, for first time since arrest of Trezell and Jacqueline West
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) —Charles Pettus, the biological Father of four-year-old Orrin, birth name Cincere and three-year-old Orson, birth name Classic, reacting to the boys' adoptive parents Trezell and Jacqueline West being arrested and indicted this week. "It's a good thing about the...
Charles Pettus, the biological Father of four-year-old Orrin, birth name Cincere and three-year-old Orson, birth name Classic, reacting to the boys' adoptive parents Trezell and Jacqueline West being arrested and indicted this week.
"It's a good thing about the situation that's going on right now of how they got caught and everything and we started to find more information about the boys and anything else I keep it positive, stay with my family," Pettus, said.
The family says the information that surfaced from the District Attorney this week is what they suspected all along.
They appreciate all the support from the people of Bakersfield and California city.
Pettus's Attorney Antonio Castillo says what happens in the case of the District Attorney's office against Trezell and Jacqueline West has major implications to Pettus's lawsuit against Kern County.
"It's significant obviously because, throughout the criminal prosecution and that process, evidence is going to come into court and is going to come into play that is going to show what it is that the Wests did," Antonio Castillo, Chief Trial Counsel of DRE APC, said.
Pettus is suing Kern County for Child Protective Services wrongfully removing the boys out of his home and putting them into the home of Trezell and Jacquline.
When Cincere, Orrin was three months old he fractured his femur. His parents took him to the hospital. The authorities were notified. They found no sign of abuse. Castillo says after Classic, Orson was born CPS removed both boys from their parents, 11 days after Classic was born.
"It just doesn't make sense, why the two boys were taken away and then still two of their children, their siblings were still left in the household," Castillo, said. "Either a house is unsafe or it's not. Either parents are unfit or their not. You don't just take two away. It doesn't make any sense."
and had security cams, also! They didn't think LE would look to look for ANY sign of the boys and find none?
No kidding. I really think they thought they were that smart, and they clearly think they have power and rule or are untouchable. Why, I don't know. A couple of people who unlikely did much of anything ever in their lives. Power over children I guess and claiming connections to people who are a bit "bigger"...
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CAL CITY BOYS: Defense counsel accuses DA of spreading misinformation
UPDATE: Defense counsel for the adoptive parents of Orson and Orrin West accused District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer of misleading the public and preying on people’s emotions during her press co…CAL CITY BOYS: Defense counsel accuses DA of spreading misinformation
Defense counsel for the adoptive parents of Orson and Orrin West accused District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer of misleading the public and preying on people’s emotions during her press conference last week.
“Statements that have been used by the Kern County District Attorney in her press conference tend to invoke a tidal wave of emotion toward finding guilt, whether substantiated or not, and this will taint a local jury pool and could deny our clients a chance at a fair trial,” said Timothy Hennessy, attorney for Trezell West. “It’s odd that the office held their press conference, made a series of comments which both mis-and-disinformed the public then the following day came and requested a gag order to stop the defense from having an ability to make similar comments.
“This action is disingenuous but may also cause a change of venue in the future. This is an election year and this case is serving as a compass to guide the DA to her path of reelection. However, now is the time when the misleading and theater end and the constitutional protections begin.”
The phrasing used by Zimmer — saying the grand jury was “convinced” and it “believed” — is not a legal standard used at trial, Hennessy said. He said the standard of proof at grand jury proceedings is much lower than the standard of being found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt required at trial.
Hennessy also pointed out defense counsel and the accused are not present during grand jury proceedings and have no opportunity to cross-examine witnesses or present evidence.
Zimmer’s comments, Hennessy said, make it seem like the case is a “done deal,” but the Wests are innocent until proven guilty.
Reached afterward, Zimmer said the DA’s press conference was held to address questions by the media given the high level of public interest. She said her office will have no further comment until a verdict has been reached.
Trial is scheduled for May.
I think that interview is why the case blew up huge no doubt and then their unbelievable story and from their nothing added up at all. But that interview was definitely a downfall... Imo.
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This case went nuts. I can see the reason for it IF the reason is to ensure there are limited appeals by doing it smart without publicity, internet, etc. BUT if the reason is to protect the wrong people in the guise of a real reason to do that well then I don't agree....Gag order set for remainder of trial for West Boys case
A gag order has been issued in the case of Trezell and Jacqueline West, the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West now accused of killing the boys.Gag order set for remainder of trial for West Boys case
A gag order has been issued in the case of Trezell and Jacqueline West, the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West now accused of killing the boys.
The biological family which, as we know have spent the past 14 months looking for answers, were there today. While they are content with the motion, their main concern is still finding the boys bodies.
Judge Chad Louie said during court, “on the people’s request for a gag order, Mr. Hennessy did you have any objection on behalf of your client.
Both Timothy Hennessy and Alekxia Torres did not object.
With that, a gag was set, prohibiting investigators and law enforcements from publicly speaking about the case.
Judges usually issue these gag orders to guarantee a fair trial by preventing any information that can sway the public's opinion to reach the juries.
In this case, the gag order so far applies to investigators, police, all court personnel, and really anyone with access to the case file.
I saw just a blip yesterday or the day before that the parents had requested visitation with their children and people were reacting of finding it hard to believe they still had their children to request visitation. The understanding was they were taken away some time ago long prior to arrest. Not sure on the facts on that and maybe they had been reunited no idea...