Press Release:
Statement of Former U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott, of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Attorney for Ms. Jaycee Dugard
Press Release
Source: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
On Wednesday September 23, 2009, 6:00 am EDT
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At their request, I met with Ms. Jaycee Dugard and her mother, Mrs. Terry Probyn, last week and offered to help Jaycee and her daughters on a pro bono basis as they move forward with their lives. As everyone can imagine, there are a host of legal issues that the family confronts, especially the prosecution of Jaycee's abductors. In addition, the family faces an onslaught of media attention that the family understands but does not invite.
Terry Probyn asked me to pass on the following message of thanks from her:
"Jaycee, her daughters, and I are grateful for everyone's generosity, kindness, and good wishes these past few weeks. Thank you. All of us are doing very well under the circumstances. We especially appreciate everyone recognizing that what we need most right now is to be allowed to become a family again within a zone of privacy and security. We hope that our story focuses attention on all of the children still missing, and on their need to be found. We must keep looking for them. As Jaycee shows, miracles can happen."
As has been widely reported, a trust fund for Jaycee and her daughters was established. To correct misinformation and to ensure that everyone has the correct address, please know that the official fund for Jaycee and her children's benefit is the following:
Jaycee Dugard Trust Fund
c/o View Tech
P.O. Box 596
Atwood, CA 92811
We greatly hope members of the media respect the privacy of the Probyn and Dugard families during this time. Any inquiries can be made to me or Ms. Erika Price Schulte.
Contact:
Ms. Erika Price Schulte, 949-636-4242orOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPMcGregor Scott, Esq., 916-329-4989