Dear loved ones, friends, and supporters:
I have some bad news and good news to report.
The bad news is that the Illinois Supreme Court was politically inclined to reinstate the conviction and overturn the Appellate Court. This is very bad.
The good news is that our legal team has committed to petition the United States Supreme Court to hear the ultimate appeal. Very few of these cases are granted so I must take other steps as well.
Needless to say, I have spent sleepless nights drafting this letter from every perspective, including that of an aggrieved attorney,
perplexed parent, stupified person and every other angle imaginable.
The anguish and despair are beyond words.
To say that my state has been catatonic would be an understatement.
Many of the details of the immediate future are yet unknown to me, but I will keep you posted as long as I REMAIN FREE ON BAIL.
Thank you for your support and encouragement which nourish my endurance (and have for 7 years now)! But the fight is not over and we must persevere for the good of many similarly situated individuals.
While I still cannot wrap my brain around the result, I am trying to put one foot in front of the other to move forward. It is once again the time for action.
While our trusted advisors seek certiorari to the US Supreme Court, I am seeking an attorney to simultaneously make a post-conviction relief claim – a collateral attack on the process that resulted in my wrongful conviction in violation of my rights. My ideal advocate would take this case pro bono, however it could be funded by my network of family and friends.
I am also concerned about the welfare of my children given that they are in the care of the person who developed this horrible lie to prevent me from getting custody. Perhaps some media coverage of this situation would be warranted – it will not free me, but it would reduce the likelihood of similar injustice to others. Any ideas you have or help you can give would be welcome.
Keeping hope alive and loving you all. More to come.
Rob
