From: walshclay@hotmail.com
To: stanleywotring@msn.com
Subject: typo!
Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 14:26:51 -0400
Sorry to bother you, just noticed a typo. I just changed "friends or all ages" to "friends of all ages"
Walsh defends 2008 arrest allegations
by Clay Walsh on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:42am
Dear Lynn residents,
It has come to my attention that a blogger in the city has reposted the Sun Chronicle police release regarding my arrest in 2008. While I am not sure of the bloggers intentions, the people of Lynn deserve a response from me.
I was arrested for a crime I did not commit. The arrest in 2008 is a part of my past and I have always spoken openly about it, including during an interview done with the Lynn Item in 2010 when I ran for State Rep. However, I don't make it a point to bring up to everyone I meet, as I was innocent. The fact is that I was not convicted of this crime and I have never been convicted of any crime.
In 2008 I was arrested for a horrible crime called child enticement. It did not reflect my actions or intentions and was thrown out of court in February of 2010. The online article fails to mention that the individual in the case had a MySpace page which stated she was 18 years of age along with photos of her drinking tequila. While a couple of instant message conversations did take place, it was nothing more to me than sexual banter.
I did not know this online individual, and I never agreed to meet in person. After my arrest, police seized every computer in my home and a judge confined me to house arrest as a bail condition. While it was alleged that I "lured" the individual from their home the chats presented as evidence showed that I never arranged a meeting. It was also brought to the court's attention that I never left my house or attempted to meet the online individual.
The fact that I was put on house arrest does not mean that I was convicted or guilty. While I do not agree with it, judges have the option to place individuals on home confinement as a condition of bail. Ironically, the judge never ordered a dangerousness hearing, which is usually the place those decisions are made.
In regards to other rumors, I do have a facebook account and I have friends of all ages there. I use my facebook to build my campaign and communicate with friends. As I am single, I believe that I have the right to date or chat with females who are adults. Any speculation otherwise is plain witch hunting.
At the end of the day, this online article from the Sun Chronicle is nothing more than allegations. Its use to smear my name without having my side of the story is disappointing. I appreciate anyone who shares this story so that my name is cleared. Those close to me who witnessed my fight through the court process consider me a stronger and individual, who is very capable of fighting for Lynn's future.
Robert Clay Walsh
It has come to my attention that a blogger in the city has reposted the Sun Chronicle police release regarding my arrest in 2008. While I am not sure of the bloggers intentions, the people of Lynn deserve a response from me.
I was arrested for a crime I did not commit. The arrest in 2008 is a part of my past and I have always spoken openly about it, including during an interview done with the Lynn Item in 2010 when I ran for State Rep. However, I don't make it a point to bring up to everyone I meet, as I was innocent. The fact is that I was not convicted of this crime and I have never been convicted of any crime.
In 2008 I was arrested for a horrible crime called child enticement. It did not reflect my actions or intentions and was thrown out of court in February of 2010. The online article fails to mention that the individual in the case had a MySpace page which stated she was 18 years of age along with photos of her drinking tequila. While a couple of instant message conversations did take place, it was nothing more to me than sexual banter.
I did not know this online individual, and I never agreed to meet in person. After my arrest, police seized every computer in my home and a judge confined me to house arrest as a bail condition. While it was alleged that I "lured" the individual from their home the chats presented as evidence showed that I never arranged a meeting. It was also brought to the court's attention that I never left my house or attempted to meet the online individual.
The fact that I was put on house arrest does not mean that I was convicted or guilty. While I do not agree with it, judges have the option to place individuals on home confinement as a condition of bail. Ironically, the judge never ordered a dangerousness hearing, which is usually the place those decisions are made.
In regards to other rumors, I do have a facebook account and I have friends of all ages there. I use my facebook to build my campaign and communicate with friends. As I am single, I believe that I have the right to date or chat with females who are adults. Any speculation otherwise is plain witch hunting.
At the end of the day, this online article from the Sun Chronicle is nothing more than allegations. Its use to smear my name without having my side of the story is disappointing. I appreciate anyone who shares this story so that my name is cleared. Those close to me who witnessed my fight through the court process consider me a stronger and individual, who is very capable of fighting for Lynn's future.
Robert Clay Walsh
Not only did Clay increase the font size - but he also changed the wording of the response and included a head shot that even 'GQ' would be proud of. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice picture.
ReplyDeleteAnd Some posters changed posts from anonymous to not hiding. There is no reason to act like a mean girl.
ReplyDeleteIf a person was only trying to be mean why would they ever change from anonymous. OWN WHAT YOU SAY.
ReplyDeleteTry again Anon 2:39 - I'm not acting like a mean girl. I'm acting like an adult, using my name and being honest. You should try it.
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