Justice.

I'm not sure how many of you know our old landlord, Trig.  He was like family to Jerry.  A while back, he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor.  Trig has always denied these accusations.

When we moved out of his house, we separated ourselves from him and completely denied him access to our children.   This was a decision Jerry and I made together and one that was not received well by Trig.  In fact, that it's why we had most of the issues we had legally with him.  He was no longer in control of our lives/decisions and tried to control whatever he could by makeing our lives a living hell.  He failed.

Months followed and almost a year ago, Trig was finally arrested and charged.  He posted a $50,000 bond and has been dragging out his trial ever since.  His kids and ex wife have been raked over the coals.  And he has put them in a financial bind by dragging this all on while not helping to support his kids.

I am relieved to report that a week ago, Trig took a plea bargain and agreed to pled guilty to avoid life in prison.  Although he still it's adamant that he didn't do anything wrong, Trig got a 7 year sentence with the Department of Correction.  And even though it appears he will only have to serve 2.5 years behind bars before he is eligible for parole, he will NEVER get custody of his children and will NOT get to have them overnight without a babysitter.  Yay!

This now allows Trig's ex wife to take the kids and move them closer to family.  They are struggling with all this information and changes in their life's, and they need the support of family.  I will be very sad to see them move away but I know they need away from all this crap.  Then when Trig is released, he will have to drive to see them. . . And will have to go through a different state's legal system to even gain access to them again. 

While this whole deal is sad, I am so happy to report that justice has been served!  I just hope there is a special place in hell for him.