I am so thoroughly disgusted by this entire trial. It started when the judge didn't permit live streaming. I wouldn't have been able to watch it all live, that's why the video should be archived.
Next on my list is the fact that Jerice has a whole bunch of mis-behaving supporters behind her acting like they are attending a picnic or something. Jhessye, who is called our "Butterfly Princess" here on the board is as respected by these people as though she were a random mosquito that was stepped on, not a lively, vibrant child who had been raised by people who genuinely loved her.
I'm sure the eldest girl has been programmed by the family to feel guilt about every word of truth she tells. I am sure she must have had much more she could have said, but the mental abuse for her continues to this day. I don't blame her for her reluctance and protestations of love for the mother who abused her. She's been living in her own hell her entire life.
Then, there's this lady from CPS, DFS, whatever new name the organization has. She's just the most public image for an entire organization which can't achieve it's own mission. I lost it when she said that children aren't examined without their clothes, even though most signs of abuse are hidden by them. Why weren't the children taken to a compassionate pediatrician who would gently examine them and know how to break through the fear? Does this so-called organization even have a doctor or group of doctors on staff? Sorry, that would cost too much money.
The only question that wasn't asked of her was the number of families in her caseload. I have no doubt it is overwhelming. I have no doubt she followed her little "checklist" which would include a cursory visit with the family and visiting some of the children who happened to be in school that day. The fact that a CHILD who is being abused by a parent they love is not an unusual situation. That child has been brain-washed by the abuser who uses that normal love of a child for a parent by issuing threats and warnings. Tell the truth? They will put you someplace worse where you will have NO love at all!
I will stop my rant at this point, it could go on all day, just on this one case.
One thing that I do know. The jury gets it. They get it ALL.