Gag order lifted in teen beating; sheriff speaks out:
The gag order has been lifted in the beating case of Victoria Lindsay.
Outspoken Sheriff Grady Judd is saying that there was a lot more behind the attack than a mere $4.
Sheriff Judd also said that the media attention on the story would have died down by now if it weren’t for the gag order.
New Details in Teen Beating Case Released:
Now the story goes that the reason behind the beating of Victoria Lindsay was because she owed $4 to Mercades Nichols, according to documents released by prosecutors.
If that’s the case, I wonder what Nichols wanted the $4 for.
Nichols’ grandmother also comments on the beating in the article.
Also, Stephen Schumaker changed his story when it came to putting it on tape. He now claims he wasn’t even there.
Beating Suspect’s Ex-Beau Got Injunction:
Well, well, well. It seems that the alleged ringleader in the beating of Victoria Lindsay has had a run-in with the law before.
An ex-boyfriend of Mercades Nichols had once obtained an injunction against Nichols for violence against him and threatening violence. She was arrested for violating the injunction by sending him text messages and getting one of the other suspects, Brittni Hardcastle, to bring the victim a Valentine’s Day present.
It sounds like somebody’s precious little snowflake has anger and possession issues.
Attackers Bought Victim Drinks At CVS After Videotaping Beating:
More from the story that refuses to die.
According to the article, Victoria Lindsay was taken to a local CVS after her infamous beating. Some of her attackers allegedly apologized and bought her drinks.
Did they think they were ‘all good’ now? Because you know the proper response to trash talk is a beating by 6 people. That’s sarcasm, by the way.
911 Call Released In Brutal Beating Of Teen Girl:
If you really need to have every last detail about the beating of Victoria Lindsay, her 911 call has been released to the public. Click the link above, and you’ll see another link to hear the call.
Gloria Allred to represent videotaped beating victim:
From the ‘Nothing good can come of this’ department comes the latest about beating victim Victoria Lindsay.
Her parents have allegedly hired famed feminist attorney Gloria Allred.
I commend Ms. Allred for taking this case because I am sure she is doing it pro bono. However, I’m leery of attorneys with an obvious agenda. For everyone’s sake, I hope Ms. Allred puts her client’s well-being ahead of her agenda.
Report: Dr. Phil Show Blames Low-Level Staffer for Bailing Out YouTube Teen:
Dr. Phil and his show keep digging themselves into a deeper hole.
They’re putting all the blame on an unnamed low-level staff member for bailing out Mercades Nichols…
“In this case, certain staff members went beyond our guidelines [re: the bail being paid]. These staff members have been spoken to and our policies reiterated. In addition, we have decided not to go forward with the story as our guidelines have been compromised,” the statement read.
Among the skeptics, outside of myself, is TMZ, the infamous gossip website.
The show issued a statement saying certain staff members “went beyond their guidelines,” but according to TMZ, the word at Paramount is that it would be impossible for the producer to pay the $3,300 for the bail and put up $33,000 in collateral without the full knowledge and approval of higher-ups on the show.
Does anyone actually believe Dr. Phil in this case? I think what little credibility he had has taken a big hit. She’d be better off if he just came clean.
Beating victim’s family fears fake web pages:
The family of Victoria Lindsay is saying that there is no official support page and that there are dozens of fakes popping up. Some are even asking for financial support.
They say they don’t want to give the impression that Victoria doesn’t need support, but sending messages, or even financial help to the wrong places is no help at all.
“I feel like she is being victimized again, but in a different way,” her stepmom Talisa Lindsay told FOX 13 at her home on Sunday.
Remember kids, not everything on the internet is true.
Dr. Phil Show Bails Out Teen Charged in Vicious YouTube Attack:
The Dr. Phil show is now stating that the representative who bailed out Mercades Nichols violated the show’s rules, and they will not be going forward with that story.
“In this case, certain staff members went beyond our guidelines (re the bail being paid). These staff members have been spoken to and our policies reiterated. In addition, we have decided not to go forward with the story as our guidelines have been compromised,” the statement read.
Uh-huh. Sure. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the court of public opinion coming down on them like a ton of bricks.
REPORT: Doctor Phil paid to get YouTube beating suspect out of jail:
I don’t know how true this story is, but at least one Florida news outlet is reporting that Dr. Phil paid the bail of Mercades Nichols. Nichols is the alleged ringleader in the recorded beating of Victoria Lindsay. Allegedly Dr. Phil’s people tried to get other reporters to leave the jail, as Nichols was his exclusive.
If any of this story is true, then Dr. Phil should be run off TV, especially if he’s paying her. Crime isn’t supposed to pay.