Topic : 03/16 Cheerleader Scandal

 This whole situation is very sad. And there is simply not enough information for me,in one show,to think that Brandi was guilty OR innocent. You can judge all you want to about her "fake tears",her "cold-hearted parents",Daniel abused her....all that. But the key elements is in the actuall crime scene itself. I'm sure the police did their job,but I thought it was strange that the impact mark was clear over on the passenger side. To me,if she really wanted to drill him,the mark would have been in the center? Maybe he ricoched to the left? Who knows. They didn't show,or I couldn't see the very front of the car. Was the grill broke? Where at? Which headlight was marked by impact. Was the whole front-end clean? If so,how could she hit him and only hit him with the windshield? Plus it looked like a trailer park,could she even reach 60mph in a trailer park? There were supposed to be skid marks? Where were those,in front of where he was standing,or well after? Plus it sounded like it was dark outside,I don't know.  

   But I will say that Brandi didn't make herself look too good by her inconsistency,yet she was a 17 year-old girl,freaked out,despite the tree-limb story,and she has NEVER done anything like this before. She's not a professional criminal. I think she was responsible,simply because she was behind the wheel. 12 years seems a little stiff. And it seems like Daniel was an unstable person,I could see it being an accident. Yet,I can see her going over the edge for that critical moment. 

  I think Brandi's parents were great,they WANT to believe she's innocent,therefore they say she is. But they don't know. I do think it was a cheap shot for Shiela to call her a piss-poor mother,and I got the impression that Daniel's whole family were after revenge and they accused Brandi's parents as much as Brandi herself?!? I wasn't impressed with them. I'm tired of all these other messages on here judging,especially Brandi/parents for being spoiled or snobs,get real,does that make any difference? 

It was John Adams who cautioned, 'Better a guilty man go free than one innocent man be sent to prison.'   

If there is "REASONABLE doubt," she should be set free.  I believe there is REASONABLE doubt.   

Fear or shock can cause anyone to behave in a confusing or irregular way.   

 Has anyone done a search on what the sentence is for Brandi's crimes? 

Here is a link about a woman who was charged with a hit and run and thinks she was unfairly sentenced. She was sentenced to 25 yrs. 

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4626320 

I saw where one man got up to 10 1/2 years . He wasn't charged with covering up the crime but he did not report the incident. 

If the family would have been told she would get 25 yrs but only got 12 yrs do you think they would still think it is unfair? 

I haven't seen anywhere in my search where it speaks of 120 days plea bargain. 

Everyone who has been charged with this crime feels they were unjustly sentenced... 

Have a look at the link... 

I do not think low of you in any way, shape or form.  I feel very sorry for your loss.  I know what it is like to lose someone so tragically and have no answers for it.  I am not passing judgement on your son.  But I believe there are 2 sides to every story.  I believe that some where in the middle is the truth.  No one wants to believe that their son or daughter is in a relationship way to deep.  Love can make people say and do the scariest of things.  You don't know what was going on with your son that night.  How did you feel about Brandi before the accident?  Did you like her?  Was she good to your son?  I call it an accident because I do not believe that this girl ran your son down on purpose. 

I am a true believer that things happen for a reason.  No one can explain them and no one ever truely understands why.  Please don't let the anger you have towards Brandi or her family destroy yours.  I know all to well about anger.  It is not a way to live.  My hearts and prayers go out to your family and to Brandi's.   

She was charged with 1st degree murder. And took a leaser plea. If the state really thought that this girl did this the way you say they would have never gave her a plea bargain. They would have pushed her to go to trail. The state is the only one that can make a plea bargain. If they thought they had a strong case lessing the charge  would have been out of the question. But you see the State gets paid to make a conviction. So therefor they would throw a plea at her in hopes that she would take it. And that is what she did. Probably because she was afraid and only seventeen. You can bet if she would have held out longer they would have throw another plea her way with a even lesser charge. They always start at the top and work their way down and if you don't believe me ask a lawyer.  

Brandi's parents made it clear that there were no plea bargains offered by the state.  In fact, they were upset because their attorney went to the State and asked for a deal just before trial.  And the state apparently was unwilling to "give" on the issue of whether it was "voluntary".    

Unless you've done some serious research into this incident and know all the facts, how on EARTH do you think you have enough information to determine a reasonable doubt based on what you saw on a one hour television show? 

Eyewitness testimony and the police investigation indicated that Brandi's story does not hold water when all the evidence is considered.    

I have walked in Daniel's Mother's shoes except my child was a daughter instead of a son.  No matter.  I did not take out my anger on the offender's parents.  They were hurting too but for a different reason.  To Daniel's Mother, if the tables were turned, would you not be doing everything humanly possible to get your child out of prison?   I would.  We may not always like what our children do but we most always love them no matter what they do. 

To Brandi's parents, your daughter was not consistent in her interview with Dr. Phil.  I saw little remorse except for what this tragedy has done to you and knowing she has 8 more years.  I don't mean to imply that she killed Daniel intentionally either.  I don't know.  Would she turn around and do it again if she could knowing the consequences.  I don't think so.   

To all of you - you don't have to become best friends.  But for God's sake and yours, stop the finger pointing, the shouting, and hurling accusations.  It accomplishes nothing and will get you no where.     

I believe that if the families don't stop then something bad will happen to one of you individuals. I think you should think about the good time not the bad. I also think it weird to see someone I used to hang out with in 7th grade in this situtation. I feel that both families need to take some time out and consitrate on there lives, look at your other children they need you to. I know you can't forget but you do need to move on with life and live it for the fullest. I believe that both families can do it and be successful. Brandi's parent need to get that boy on track he is a smart young man and be something great in the future. I know he may be out of control but change that soon or he will be where Brandi is and you don't need that. Brandi's brother needs to hang in there and show the world and your parents what you can become. To Daniel's family I think you all need to become a little closer and move on with life. I personally don't know you all but hang in the and become a close great family for Daniel, you know he is there with you all everyday . He watches you and would not want you to be this way, he wants you all to happy and move on. He will always love you all. For his twin I know it's hard and you can be man and make everyone proud of what you can accomplish. For Daniel's sister I know you feel a lot of hate but you need to be strong that when Brandi does get out you can control yourself. To both families start now by doing some changes that way things will get better and life will be easier to go by day by day. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!