"I Used to Believe in the System"
I used to believe in the criminal justice system until I endured this madness firsthand. What I’ve experienced is not justice, but a web of cover-ups, delays, and blatant disregard for truth.
I wish I could say Scottie was worth all of this, but he’s not. My civil claim was dismissed, and when I appealed, it was sent back without true consideration. I did everything by the book followed the rules, met the deadlines, respected the process. Scottie was served on December 18, 2024. He failed to respond by January 17, 2025. Those are facts. Yet somehow, despite his default, he walked away untouched.
The amount of effort spent to conceal and bury this case is staggering. Judges colluded, decisions were influenced, and once again, money outweighed truth. It’s exhausting to even speak on it anymore. At this point, I may never see a dime, but the pain goes far beyond money. My son lost his life without accountability. My family has been torn apart. My reputation damaged. My life uprooted all for a man who is not worth the destruction.
As a Black woman in America, I now see clearly that the promise of a fair trial was never meant for me. I can finally stop lying to myself about that.
I believed in justice once. I don’t anymore.
