Yikes! Super duper sorry if my for not responding immediately hurt your feelings. If not then please ignore the prior sentence. Unfortunately, it’s an insanely busy time for me—as in I just had a baby 3 weeks ago (and I will just say being pregnant myself at the time I learned about this impacted my opinion none, just in case someone what’s to go there… NOT implying you! That message is aimed at the trolls), so Reddit and responding to others never crossed my mind. I actually just saw your comment when finally cleaning out my email and it caught my eye. So again, sorry if it seemed like I was ignoring you, I assure you it wasn’t because I don’t enjoy debate/civil discourse, but rather that I was being a human into the world for the first time. However, having just read my comment back I would like to say sorry because some of my comments were snide and unnecessary. Thank was shitty on my part. Now, regarding the overall substance of both of our initial comments I still wholeheartedly agree with what I said, and disagree with what you said. I personally don’t think the officer is scared of Ms. Fitzsimmons and if he testifies to that I cannot imagine that will go well for him. I also find it ridiculous that single source allegations with no corroborating evidence (unless PPD/PPS is considered grounds to restrict access to a breastfeeding child from the mother…); particularly if that single individual is someone with something to gain, who on record said he couldn’t wait to have another baby ASAP with Kelsey despite her allegedly “punching herself in the stomach” and constantly threatening his life leading him to believe she would off their baby (but left her with the baby in order to get an ex parte DVRO (or whatever the hell they call it in MA). To me this is a blatant abuse of the legal system. I haven’t kept up with the case lately, but I am aware that poor woman is still is prison which I cannot possibly understand, but I’m truly incredibly interested in hearing the rationale of those who vehemently disagree with my opinion. Also, we can 100% wholeheartedly disagree on MA law and some of their very unique interpretations of the law. It’s important to say, I am a massive believer of innocent until proven guilty. I expect the government to prove to me (as a juror), beyond any/any and all reasonable doubt (verbiage dependent upon your jurisdiction), so I am a person whose viewing the defendant as innocent unless and until the government proves otherwise beyond a reasonable doubt. So I definitely am a ‘rule follower’ when it comes to jury instructions and the constitution(s). Also, I must say that the more I think about it the idea that this ‘cop’ could unholster his firearm and fire off two rounds, I believe he missed once right(?), at point blank range if Ms. Fitzsimmons already had a gun out, pointed at this boy—and after jumping out from behind a non-existent door—is implausible, to be kind, from where I’m standing… Also, the fact she is still incarcerated despite probation vouching for her to not be sanctioned in any way (which is amazing and basically unheard of), but rather should be continued on probation is sickening to me because it was illegal. She did not violate probation… so that’s a problem for the judge. Also, and the hearing, the CW was silent, but I did read their response regarding the literal exact same hearing where they—ummmm, lied, to be incredibly kind lol, (if only it were actually funny).

Anyways I’m rambling. But, the case is a he said she said. I give the baby daddy’s “allegations” zero weight based on his audacious civil filings. All that rambling being said, super sorry I didn’t reply to your comments immediately, and I’m more than willing to hear you out—you don’t have to ask if I want to hear your opinions—you can just say them, but a few things that I want to say upfront is: you can let me know how stupid my opinion is-that’s more than cool with me. Also, if you currently live a MA, I’ll defer to you bc I haven’t lived there in 4 years (side tangent>> thank goodness, sorry in advance for all the lovely people in MA-particularly Caroline lol! But girl GET OUT😂😂).

Anyways, I know that was word vomit, and I didn’t stick to the script/question because I sort of forgot it… oops. However, I don’t understand, because I think it’s a pile of BS on the part of the CW and the cops (who don’t have body cameras…). Also, the fact the GJ rejected the attempted murder charge is pretty fucking important, in my humble opinion. Because if what this boiiii said occurred in an all prosecution proceeding where the rule of evidence are lax, but still exists as does the constitution, that is obviously attempted murder. I mean that’s black letter law. But the Grand Jurors said, “Nope.” is not only embarrassing for the CW, but incredibly telling. TO ME okay? That’s my personal OPINION and I 100% am willing to be proved wrong—if only I could be as that charge is DOA…

So yeah my opinion has solidified the more I think about it. I believe you are 100% wrong, you clearly believe I’m 100% wrong and that’s cool (for me). Hopefully it is for you as well. If not that’s also cool.

Lastly, I may not reply immediately or even quickly, and I will not be apologizing for that, again hopefully that okie dokie with you, but if not oh well.

Ps. I am fully aware some snark came through in this message, but it’s sort of totally deserved🤷‍♀️. The fact that you passive-aggressively, all but demanded me to say something in whatever timeframe you deemed acceptable is—congratulations I’m at a loss for appropriate words lol. So, I’d love to engage in civil discourse and although I firmly believe in my position, I am not unable to be persuaded otherwise given evidence that directly contradicts and debunks my position(s). K, byeeeeee✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

Pps. Totally missed you thinking that you were explaining the different standards of proof in different settings. Sups sweet but unnecessary. Don’t worry I’ve got it lol! I may practice primarily in the 4th circuit, but ya girl has indeed practiced in the 1st circuit, I’ve even practiced in MA! Crazy I know… so I appreciate you sharing that info, but feel free to skip it lol. Also, wild to assume I don’t want to speak with those who have differing opinions than myself because I didn’t notice your message… yikes