She Should be Forced to Walk Home...

motordavid · #1 05-02-2005, 07:39 AM

If I were king, that would be a fair punishment, imo.
What an idiot.
Not too crazy about these foofoo DAs: they are either plea bargaining down some deal for child molesters or chasing windmills looking for indictments and pr.

Ah, it's Monday morn': off to chase the ball again. BR,md

May 2, 2005

Runaway Bride May Face Charges in Georgia

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 5:22 a.m. ET

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) -- A jilted bridegroom and a town full of puzzled residents may not be all that Jennifer Wilbanks faces as she tries to restore her shattered life. There's also the possibility the runaway bride could face charges.

Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter vowed Sunday to look into whether Wilbanks, 32, violated the law by reporting a crime that didn't exist after a much-publicized case of cold feet.

Wilbanks initially told authorities she was abducted while jogging, but later disclosed she took a cross-country bus trip to Albuquerque, N.M., to avoid her lavish, 600-guest wedding.

Porter said Wilbanks could face a misdemeanor charge of false report of a crime or a felony charge of false statements. The misdemeanor carries a penalty of up to a year in jail; five years in prison is the maximum sentence for the felony.

''If there's criminal responsibility, that's something I have to do something about,'' Porter said. ''I think it's really going to depend on the circumstances on how this was done.''

Porter said he would speak on Monday to police in Albuquerque, where Wilbanks turned up late Friday and called her fiance and police to report that she had been kidnapped.

Despite angry calls from some residents, authorities in Albuquerque said they had no plans to charge Wilbanks, though they haven't ruled out the possibility.

''We don't have to charge everybody,'' said Albuquerque police spokeswoman Trish Ahrensfield. ''We have discretion. We are human beings. We have feelings and we are professional at the same time.''

By all accounts, authorities in Albuquerque befriended the woman.

Wilbanks boarded her plane wearing a new FBI hat, blazer, polo shirt and pants and carrying a new tote bag and teddy bear, a gift from the aviation police chief. She flew first-class -- thanks to tickets bought by her parents -- and said she planned to name the bear ''Al,'' for Albuquerque.

''Law enforcement is really making a major move to deal with people in crisis,'' Albuquerque Police Chief Ray Schulz said Sunday. ''Miss Wilbanks was definitely a person in crisis.''

But in Georgia, the Gwinnett County district attorney noted that vast law-enforcement resources were used to look for the missing bride for more than three days.

Meanwhile Sunday, members of Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, where Wilbanks' fiance, John Mason is a member, said prayers and expressed concern for the couple. Wilbanks and Mason did not attend services Sunday morning.

The Rev. Bob Horner thanked church members who had helped in the search and provided support for family members.

''Number one, we are so thankful that Jennifer has been found,'' Horner told the congregation. ''Number two, I want to publicly thank all of you who prayed and you who went to Duluth to be with the family.''

An FBI spokesman said that Wilbanks apparently made a sudden decision to flee her looming wedding and did not realize hundreds of people were looking for her. But he also noted she cut her hair to avoid being recognized.

After she disappeared last week without her keys, wallet or diamond ring, more than 100 officers led a search that involved several hundred volunteers, including many wedding guests and members of the bridal party.

Porter said he had no jurisdiction over the woman's initial 911 call in Albuquerque, in which she told an operator she was kidnapped by a man and a woman in their 40s who were driving a blue van. Through sobs, she told the dispatcher they had a small handgun. But Porter said Wilbanks could be charged for reporting her kidnapping story over the phone to Duluth Police Chief Randy Belcher.

After being questioned by the FBI, Wilbanks confessed that she had not been abducted. They say she instead had cold feet about her wedding and left Georgia on a bus to Las Vegas. She then took a bus to Albuquerque soon before her call.

Last year, a Wisconsin college student who faked her own abduction and turned up curled in a fetal position in a marsh was given three years' probation for obstructing police and was ordered to repay police at least $9,000 for their search.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/nati...ing-Bride.html?

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breytonX5 · #2 05-02-2005, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

Porter said Wilbanks could face a misdemeanor charge of false report of a crime or a felony charge of false statements. The misdemeanor carries a penalty of up to a year in jail; five years in prison is the maximum sentence for the felony.

The worst thing is she allegedly said her abductors were Hispanic. This stereotyping really, really bugs me. Why fabricate such an elaborate story??

. She really really really needs some psychological evaluation.

Red flag: I'm thinking there might be more to this bizarre story than just getting cold feet and running away.

UCrewX5 · #3 05-02-2005, 07:53 AM

I don't have a problem with her getting cold feet and bolting, but to claim she was abducted took it to a higher level. She deserves what she gets.

How would you like to be her fiance

breytonX5 · #4 05-02-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by UCrewX5

How would you like to be her fiance

Humiliated. Betrayed. I feel for the guy. I don't know if he's willing to go through with another wedding plan with her again. I know I wouldn't.

Chris F. · #5 05-02-2005, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by breytonX5

Humiliated. Betrayed. I feel for the guy. I don't know if he's willing to go through with another wedding plan with her again. I know I wouldn't.

Agreed. I would run FAR AWAY from her!

spydrz · #6 05-02-2005, 08:58 AM

At least he's seen her true self...

twm67 · #7 05-02-2005, 10:09 AM

I'm loving it!!!! She could go to jail!!! Apparently, the authorities in Georgia didn't appreciate her ruse either!!!

JV · #8 05-02-2005, 10:24 AM

Here's the REAL story

Jennifer Wilbanks Too Annoying to remain Kidnapped

Written by John F. Comis

Willbanks Smiles for New Mexico Police
In an all ready bizare story a new twist has developed. New Mexico police report that shortly after the 911 call from Willbanks they received a second call form the alledeged abductors.
"The kidnappers were anxious, upset and one was even sobbing," says New Mexico State Police Saregent Victor Chavez. Chavez goes on to say the kidnappers did infact travel with Willbanks west from Georgia in an attepmted kidnapping. However, Ms. Willbanks was so self-centered and demanding for her creature comforts the assailants were broken.
A brief list of her demand included warm Krispy Creame donuts, high end hair gel, and constant reassurance she looked nice. And she did not sleep. One of the abductors said he never experienced such total self-absorption. "On and on and on,me, me, me thats all she could talk about" an abductor is quoted. "We could not take it, she could care less where she was I think she was happy to have a new audience." "She broke us I feel sorry for that fiance...we gave up."

State police authorities stated the kidnappers required mild sedation and were insisting to be kept in custidy. The officers who are assisting Ms Willbanks are requesting administartive leave.

The family, though relieved, said they were not suprised. "Jennifer has always been a talker." Jennifer's Dad was less forgiving he stated, "I am suprised they lasted as long as they did."

Jennifer's fiance would not give a comment, but sources close to him said he has been 'numb' for years with no obvious reason. "He did not seem happy or sad, the emotion of the moment must have been overwhelming," a source said.

At this point the wedding is on and Jennifer has all ready faxed a 'To-Do' list to the wedding guests. The list is said to include the statement' "This is a special day and I am going to have a few things my way."

"At this point I am glad she is safe and we are sending her back east," Sargent Chavez said. "As for the kidnappers they have been invited to the wedding, but have declined."

http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s2i8158

By the way, have you ever seen such a long neck in your life that wasn't on a giraffe?

JV

Juanted · #9 05-02-2005, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by breytonX5

The worst thing is she allegedly said her abductors were Hispanic. This stereotyping really, really bugs me.

Well, I am of Hispanic descend, and though not easily offended, I do hate that sort of stereo-typing. And my wife wonders why, when asked where I am from, I say, "NJ" (which IS where I grew up), and not Colombia. <sigh> What can you do? Apparenlty, Hispanics don't do honest work, attend college, or have "real" careers.

Juan

UCrewX5 · #10 05-02-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JVZ104

Here's the REAL story

Jennifer Wilbanks Too Annoying to remain Kidnapped

Good one!!

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