Candidate, husband arrested in domestic violence case

[AnOhioan]

WASHINGTON TWP., Montgomery County | Stephanie Studebaker, Democratic candidate for Ohio's Third Congressional District, and her husband, Samuel Studebaker, were booked into the Montgomery County Jail Sunday morning on charges of domestic violence, according to jail records.

"The campaign and I have no comment," Will Evans, communications director for the Studebaker campaign, said Monday. He added that he would put out a press release addressing the matter later Monday.

The couple reside in Washington Twp.

Samuel Studebaker was booked in at 10:35 a.m., according to jail records. Stephanie Studebaker was booked in at 11:27 a.m.

More at http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/081406studebakerweb.html

[htuttle]

1. Headline posted in LBN without link or accompanying article

Film at 11.

on edit:

Hey, there's the article. Thanks. Helps a lot.

[MrModerate]

2. Arrrrgh! Dem candidates need to stay . . .

OUT of jail until the midterms are over.

Just as a matter of basic political practice.

[ShockediSay]

17. typically in domestic violence cases, after the H is booked, talks to

his lawyer, he files a cross complaint against W, as a bargaining chip

[atreides1]

3. There's one thing

At least we know she's a fighter, which is what we need!!!

[DavidDvorkin]

4. For all we can tell from the article, she's an abuser

rather than a fighter. That's something we don't need.

[liberalnurse]

5. You don't have any of the details.

Posturing, speculation, and making grim assumptions of what YOU visualize, well that does not make it true. Yellow journalistic posts are easy....research and gathering facts for a post does take effort.

[acmejack]

8. Facts never seem to be a requirement to opine around here...

[DavidDvorkin]

10. Right. We don't have the details.

That was exactly my point. Therefore, we can't assume she was a fighter. For all we know, she was the abuser. Or it was some messy situation in which neither one was to blame.

But the post to which I was responding did make an assumption, and I was pointing out that that was not justified.

[Der Blaue Engel]

14. From the picture, she looks like the abused

Just my observation.

[OzarkDem]

15. I didn't read that into it

To the contrary, it appeared from the article and the photos included that she was the victim of abuse.

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[liberalnurse]

39. Funny to just see you here "NOW"...

What's Up with that? For a newby, you sure have a creative imagination.:shrug:

[Fridays Child]

6. This, of course, will stand out, among the multitude of...

...Republicans charged with sex crimes and other felonies: http://www.armchairsubversive.com/

[man4allcats]

7. Just looking at the mugshots,

I'm glad I wasn't at that party. It looks like it must have been one of those "Oh Christ! What did I do?!" nights. I hate it when that happens.


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[hyphenate]

9. I'm sure that

Kenneth Blackwell will surely have something to say about the Dems and their evil deeds. :eyes:

[cindyw]

11. did you know that new laws often make it that women get arrested when

husbands are the abusers. If a woman calls in a domestic abuse call and the man says that he hit her, but was also he was pushed or smacked, the the police will arrest both. Sometimes subjecting yourself to arrest is the only way for a woman to get her husband arrested.

[michreject]

12. It's different here in Michigan

All the woman has to do is accuse the man of abuse. Doesn't matter if it's true or not. Automatic 20 hours in jail.

[mtnester]

13. The law is the same in Ohio

As long as one party says it happens, the other party is arrested.

[lumberjack_jeff]

40. And this is bad because....?

If the police investigate a DV complaint and "party a" was "pushed or smacked" and "party b" e was "hit" (I'm unsure why verbs describing physical violence have a gender) then my expectation is that they both go to jail.

[OzarkDem]

16. Getting more media coverage than Ney, Taft or Blackwell

and their criminal activities. Not surprising. Everyone knows domestic violence is far worse than stealing $300 million from taxpayers. Just sayin.

[Omaha Steve]

18. Ohio Candidate (Stephanie Studebaker) Booked on Domestic Charge

Full story: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060815/D8JGH72G1.html

Ohio Candidate Booked on Domestic Charge
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Aug 14, 8:21 PM (ET)

By DAN SEWELL

CINCINNATI (AP) - A Democratic candidate for Congress suspended her campaign Monday after she and her husband were charged with domestic violence.

Stephanie Studebaker and her husband, Sam, were arrested Sunday night after deputies responded to calls about a fight in their home, police said. Each was released on $25,000 bond.

Her campaign posted a brief message on its Web site Monday evening:

"Due to personal issues, the Studebaker for Congress campaign is suspending all campaign activities for the time being."


This photo provided by the Montgomery County, Ohio, sheriff's office shows Stephanie Studebaker. Studebaker, a Democratic congressional candidate, and her husband Sam Studebaker, were each charged with domestic violence after sheriff's deputies responded to the couple's home on the report of a fight, authorities said Monday, Aug. 14, 2006. They were both booked Sunday into the Montgomery County jail, police said. Each was released on a $25,000 bond. (AP Photo/Montgomery County sheriff's office)


"Due to personal issues, the Studebaker for Congress campaign is suspending all campaign activities for the time being."

[saltpoint]

19. I'm sad to hear this news. First, on its face as a story of people

who are not at peace at all, and of course because she was a promising prospect for election -- Montgomery County, Ohio went for Kerry-Edwards. A blue county in a sea of red counties.

Very sad news.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

20. Ohio Is One Fucked Up State For Democrats

It NEVER ceases to amaze me. Another defeat snatched from the grasp of victory.

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[OwnedByFerrets]

23. Did you ever stop to think

that the OP might not know jack-shit about resizing. Sheesh!

[uberotto]

24. Probably because that was the size of the image...

that was linked to in the original article, and the poster didn't know how to resize it...

[Omaha Steve]

25. No I don't have anything against her

First I searched with the title "Ohio Candidate Booked on Domestic Charge" and found nothing. Checked again still didn't find anything else under that title. I post the large photo on all breaking news items because many people will not go to the story link. I would much rather see her win than Republican Rep. Mike Turner. Need I say more?

[OzarkDem]

26. It happens

Here's one

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2455912

[Omaha Steve]

29. I should have just searched with Stephanie Studebaker

Then I found it. Since her name wasn't in the title, I didn't see it in the days earlier news. I hope she, her husband, and her campaign recover.

[LA lady]

27. I read it here earlier

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2455912

[EFerrari]

28. DV is mostly a consequence of untended mental health issues.

I hope this couple can find good enough help. It's a shame about her campaign.

[femrap]

43. I have met Stephanie, a veterinarian, and was so

impressed with her intelligence and sense of humor. She founded Wake Up Ohio and later decided to toss her hat in the ring and run for Congress.

Maybe her husband and father-in-law aren't big fans of the Democratic party? They were the ones to phone the police first. Who knows? Maybe her husband was tired of Stephanie not being around much anymore....campaigning is a heavy time-consuming job....and he is stuck with the dreaded household chores and taking care of the children. And maybe he didn't want her living in Washington, DC and being more important than him. These are very crucial issues to some men who have taken patriarchy for granted all of their lives.

Again, who knows?

I hope Stephanie will face the public and her backers with the Truth....all families have problems and DV is a lot more common than most people think.

But I don't see why this incident couldn't use some spin...she could recover from this...it might depend on how her husband behaves this week (and the father-in-law)....hell, everyone knows that spouses fight. No one was bleeding...right?

[EFerrari]

47. When my husband's mistreated mental illness was still active

he called the police and got me arrested more than once on his paranoid delusion. The arrests were a result of the police being over careful because they didn't want to be sued. One young cop actually said to me, "I have to arrest SOMEBODY -- I have a new baby and a new house." :( So, I don't blame cops. They are, like our families, on the front lines of a situation the culture has bailed on completely.

I was never arraigned and each time I was made to sign a form that said I hadn't been arrested, just detained. Yeah, right. Whatever.

No surprise, once I convinced a doctor to put hubby on anti-psychotic medication, MY behavior cleared right up. lol

The situation may not even be hers, but one that she is handling, as I had to handle one in my home.


Last time I read hard numbers (no link, sorry, but think it was at NAMI) 60% of DV calls are a result of untreated or mistreated mental health issues.

At this point, she may not even know the "truth" because our mental health treatment system is so wretched. I wish her and her family all the best.

[femrap]

49. Glad your family got help....finally.

Yes, mental health is simply forgotten in our country.

I hope Stephanie is OK....and I hope no one forces her to do something she doesn't want to. I wanted to see her in DC so bad.

[Javaman]

37. Having not followed that campaign, what were her chances of winning? nt

[Ian David]

30. She's being persecuted because she's a Christian. n/t

[Kolesar]

32. Why do you say that?

[bleedingheart]

31. She sounds like a violent drunk from the article.

I think that she should withdraw and sort out her personal problems.

She has two kids to think about...perhaps she can patch up her marriage but only with counseling.

[Tesla]

33. I am really having a problem with this.....

I am very disillusioned right now.

I put alot of time and effort into this, and involved my children so they would understand the political process at a young age. I'm afraid I will hesitate to volunteer my time and theirs from now on.

I haven't told them yet, I don't know what to say....

[cmd]

35. I'm really sorry, Tesla

I know that you have been one of Stephanie's strongest supporters. The stress of the campaign probably caused the family rift. It's exhausting physically, mentally and emotionally. Marriages often break up because of it. I wish I had a quick answer about what you could tell your children; but I don't. I do have some advice for you. Take a deep breath, then jump back into the water. Stephanie, or her replacement, will need your help more than ever.

Hugs to you. cmd

[femrap]

45. I can't believe people are writing her off so quickly....

and feeling sorry for themselves! I'm blown away. Go be a pug, Tesla. Children know that parents have disagreements. Hell, the divorce rate is 50%.

Why not wait to hear what Stephanie has to say....

Geez, with friends like you, who needs enemies?

So what if Stephanie's marriage isn't perfect.....whose is? Yours, Tesla? Just too perfect for Stephanie who had the courage to RUN FOR CONGRESS.

I'm just shocked at this attitude.

[bleedingheart]

36. don't feel bad...I am going to pm you with some info...

[Kukesa]

53. I know how hard you worked for Stephanie

and can't imagine how awful you must feel.

This situation certainly falls into the "shit happens" category.

Hopefully, we Montgomery County Buckeyes will get a candidate we can support. I heard Tony Hall's name is being mentioned.

[liberalnurse]

38. No alcohol was involved......

This was a total surprise to Ms. Studebaker. Her husband flipped out!

[mongo]

51. Where in the world

From the little info we have in the articles do you get that "Her husband flipped out!"

From the article, it sounds like she was beating him.

I expect wild made-up accusations to support a world-view from femrap, but not you.

[lumberjack_jeff]

41. Campaigning is one of the most stressful things a relationship can endure.

A campaign involves the entire family, most of whom are conscripts.

[femrap]

44. Oh for heavens sake, you don't have a clue about

what has happened.....you take the father-in-law's word for EVERYTHNG. All he is doing is defending his son and putting him in the best light.

Good grief...the woman/wife is always the one who is wrong. Maybe hubby didn't like HIS wife being more important than him.

Geez...no wonder Dems lose....they give up without even finding out the Truth or the other side of the story.

[mongo]

52. Well, at least it's obvious that you don't give a shit about truth

Since you have to ignore the little info we have about this and instead make up wild accusations up thread.

If he was the one doing the beating, how likely is it that his father-in-law would have called the cops?


Oh wait, I forgot -- all men are EEEEVVVIL!

[DemReadingDU]

42. It's happened before, the domestic violence

The TV station I watched Monday evening had the court records. A few years go, there were domestic issues, divorce proceedings, temporary restraining order, etc. Apparently things got smoothed over, until this past weekend. So very sorry this had to have happened.

[IronLionZion]

46. Stephanie didn't have a snowball's chance in hell

of even making a respectable showing in this election. This is a reactionary district in the corrupt state of Ohio. It's rural RepubliCON country in southwestern Ohio well outside of Cinci where the nearest democrats are.

http://www.studebakerforcongress.com/

She has suspended campaigning. Pity, she seems like a good Democrat with good ideas.



Politics aside, I hope this family finds peace somehow.

[Extend a Hand]

50. actually we montgomery county

went for Kerry in the last election, just barely...but we were blue.

[nascar55]

48. Studebaker out

"Montgomery County officials said Democratic candidate Stephanie Studebaker has notified them that she is dropping out of the contest for Ohio's 3rd Congressional District, which covers the Dayton area."

http://www.cleveland.com/weblogs/openers/

[robcon]

54. I think we should resist conclusions.

The words "ususally" " most of the time" and "often" don't apply to an individual case.

I think we should let it go. I hope we never find out what happened. It's private.

[Kukesa]

55. Amen, robcon, amen.

And I live in Ohio's Third District. Enough already. Shit happens.