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Court went well this morning. John Guzys attorney did not make a request for bail to be set. He did, however, reserve the right to ask for it in a future hearing (he has 45 days to do so).
We had a good turn-out of family and friends. There was also a lot of media; I should have a few links to post later today.
One of Guzys daughters did attend the hearing. I feel no animosity towards her, or the rest of her family -- except, obviously, her father. I feel sorry for them, for Guzys violence damaged their lives, too. (I did say, to folks outside the court, that she probably was tempted to join us in opposing that this guy ever gets out.)
My cousin continues to have serious medical issues. One of his lungs has recently begun to fill with fluid. Back to the doctor's this afternoon.
I wore the tie-clip that Robert F. Kennedy handed out on the steps of the Chenango County Court in the late summer of 1964, during his campaign for the US Senate. Theres a lot of history that has been made at the beautiful building. I do wish that my family wasnt involved in this chapter. But we are all living in a strange time. Theres so much anger, fear, and pain these days. The DU community took a stance against that today.
Now, I've got to try to catch up on some much-needed sleep.
Again, thank you!
Pat
csziggy
(34,136 posts)Anthony Borrelli, aborrelli@pressconnects.com | @PSBABorrelli 8:10 p.m. EDT October 31, 2014
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During Friday's hearing, prosecutors were required to present evidence to prove whether probable cause existed that a felony crime had been committed in this case.
A stoic, shackled Guzy was closely guarded by three Chenango County corrections officers throughout Friday's 45 minutes of police testimony.
At the close of the felony hearing, Bainbridge Town Judge Brian Barnhart denied a request by Assistant Chenango County Public Defender Aaron Dean to dismiss the murder charge.
Guzy remains held in the Chenango County jail without bail. If convicted of second-degree murder, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 25 years to life in state prison.
After Friday's court appearance, McBride declined to comment beyond saying he expects to present the case to a grand jury within a month.
More: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2014/10/31/bainbridge-murder-guzy-court/18232693/
marble falls
(57,077 posts)H2O Man
(73,536 posts)csziggy
(34,136 posts)Sorry.
Voice for Peace
(13,141 posts)Implies heroic endurance of having to live with the
consequences of his rage?
sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)myrna minx
(22,772 posts)marble falls
(57,077 posts)spanone
(135,823 posts)malaise
(268,930 posts)Good news
world wide wally
(21,740 posts)Never stop.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)Hekate
(90,644 posts)zeemike
(18,998 posts)And we stand behind you...in a way it happened to our family too...and ironically came at the same time as Ferguson and NYC...and other similar incidents.
It brings it closer to home for us.
csziggy
(34,136 posts)Anthony Borrelli, aborrelli@pressconnects.com | @PSBABorrelli 11:20 a.m. EST December 5, 2014
John M. Guzy is being held without bail after pleading not guilty at his arraignment on murder charges
John Guzy pleaded not guilty today in the murder of Derek Prindle and attempted murder of his father.
Judge Frank Revoir kept Guzy held in the Chenango County jail without bail and issued an order of protection for Derek S. Prindle, who survived the shooting.
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Guzy, 56, is accused of killing Derek D. Prindle, 26, and wounding the elder Prindle during a confrontation outside a Bainbridge fitness center on Oct. 27.
Several family and friends of the slain 26-year-old have sent letters to Chenango County Judge Frank Revoir, asking to keep Guzy held without bail, said Patrick McElligott, a Guilford resident and the elder Prindle's cousin.
More: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2014/12/05/guzy-bainbridge-murder-arraignment/19938077/
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,585 posts)whathehell
(29,067 posts)LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)And I'll be sending you best thoughts going forward!
barbtries
(28,787 posts)that the uproar will subside and then he'll get a bail hearing when no one's paying attention.
i'm glad the man is still incarcerated and certainly hope he stays that way.
support for you and your family - sleep well.
H2O Man
(73,536 posts)The case obviously has generated a lot of local interest and outrage. But, in mingling with the various lawyers in the court beforehand, it was evident that they were all impressed by the letter campaign. (Even a lawyer who I went head-to-head with in March came over to greet me, and comment on this.)
Just not able to sleep yet. I imagine that I'll "crash" tonight. But I'm waiting on word on how today's medical appointment goes, then pick my daughter up from basketball practice.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)is getting ready to ask for bail. Will you get any kind of a "heads up"?
The DA will let me know. And then we'll have people contact the judge again!
frylock
(34,825 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)madfloridian
(88,117 posts)Thanks for the updates! Best wishes to your family.
obxhead
(8,434 posts)In the next couple of weeks when he asks for bail. Make sure to have a big turnout that day as well.
Good luck.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)When Guzy's slick lawyer requests bail, I'll be happy to send in a letter to the judge.
FourScore
(9,704 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)lovemydog
(11,833 posts)In the meantime please get some well-deserved rest.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,585 posts)And I am ready to fire off more letters or emails as they may be needed.
dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)And whatever you need, whenever, were all here to help. When you need another letter writing, were ready, willing and able.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)But if you've got a bunch of DU'ers concentrating on giving you good karma, good things happen.
Absolutely the very best to you and family H20 Man.