Justice Continues to Elude Genarlow

A Georgia Superior Court Judge ruled that Genarlow Wilson is ineligible for bond because he was convicted of one of Georgia's "deadly sin" laws, namely child molestation. This comes after New York businessmen committed $1 million to Wilson's potential bond.

Consequently, Genarlow Wilson will likely remain in jail for months, maybe even another year, while his appeal snakes through the court system.

I feel so sorry for this kid, but fighting for justice is no easy matter. And it is distinctly different from the law. I warned about the difference.

I just hope his lawyer is being candid with him about the law and the uphill battle he faces. She certainly isn't being candid with the media. I don't think the layperson understands why Genarlow is in jail and why he keeps suffering these set backs in his case.

We all keep getting the wind knocked out of us in this watch for justice. I imagine Genarlow can barely breathe at this point.

And to think, if he had accepted a plea deal, most of his sentence would be behind him. I hope Wilson's calculated risk pays off.

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Update: The prosecutor has offered Wilson a new plea. 5 years, with credit for time served, and he could plead to a crime that reflects his actions but wouldn't force him to register as a sex offender. Furthermore, the prosecutor would try to get Wilson released on parole as a first offender.

Prosecutor McDade says about Genarlow's attorney, "She is interested in publicizing the case for her own personal gain. She has lost sight about what is best for her client."

And he would be right if she doesn't seriously consider this deal.