[krowe]

We have offered to plead guilty to the ID theft and harassment charges since the beginning, 2 years ago, and it is the DA that has insisted on dragging this out.

[krowe]

You are correct that it was mental illness that occurs when you are extremely stressed and goes away when the stress does. I submitted 2 reports from Psychologists and a Psychiatrist, along with several health physicians, documenting this to the DA, FBI, and court. In addition to the mental illness, I also had very severe sleep deprivation.

The “prank” comment came from what I thought the actions were when I was doing them, not what I viewed them as afterwards (or now).

If I already feel horrendous for what I did, have received significant punishment, and have made significant amends to the family, what is the reason why you would want me to go to jail. I am not dangerous (these activities occurred and stopped many years ago) and I already feel horrible for what I did…jail can’t make me feel worse. If it won’t benefit me or society, I am struggling to understand if it’s simply retribution or some other reason that you believe I deserve jail.

[krowe]

I agree with you that my actions were offensive, selfish, malicious, intrusive, and very immature. They could have created a dangerous situation for this innocent family.

This behavior is completely the opposite of how I normally am and was caused by some extraordinary circumstances. As soon as the circumstance ended, I was able to think clearly, realized what I was doing and how wrong it was, and immediately stopped.

I wrote the family a 3 page letter expressing how sorry I was for my behavior and the impact it had on them. I insisted on paying all of their out of pocket costs up front. I wanted to do more to make amends, but at that point it was all I could do.

I have already received very serious consequences (public humiliation, termination, astronomical attorney costs, and 2 years of absolute terror from the legal process). Please don’t interpret this as whining or complaining….I accept that my actions warranted significant consequences. I just want to point out that experiencing dismay about my behavior (to the point of being suicidal) and receiving punishment occurs long before being sentenced. I truly wish I could be whipped in the public square (like the old days) so I could have a punishment that would only affect me. The only thing prison would do is to deprive my terminally ill husband and disabled daughter from their only caretaker.

I appreciate your giving me a chance to explain. And I realize there is no explanation that would make my behavior acceptable. It’s even difficult for my behavior to be understandable unless you experienced the circumstances I did which were the underlying cause of my actions.

Thank you.
Kathy

[krowe]

I am a long time reader/fan of this website and Rich Toscano, which is how I ran across this thread.

There are 3 court hearing transcripts (just the preliminary hearing one is 115 pages) which are public knowledge and I am happy to discuss anything in the public domain. There are only a few things I am not able to discuss yet. My attorney and I have consistently been an open book to the DA so there is nothing that I am afraid of them finding out.

I do understand the aversion to me…I get that reaction frequently now. I don’t want to intrude on your group, just wanted to offer answers to your questions if you wanted.

Thank you,
Kathy

[krowe]

I came across your discussion today and you have many very pertinent questions I would be happy to answer. There is a great deal of misinformation in the news and I am happy to address what really happened and why the 2 prior judges ruled the way they did.

If you would prefer I leave, please just let me know and I will. I understand people are very uncomfortable when I am around now.

Thank you bearishgurl for your great insight.

Kathy Rowe

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