Justice for Ella !

Please sign the 'New' Petition

The new / updated petition is located at:
www.thepetitionsite.com/61/justice-for-ella-3

The old petition is located at:
www.thepetitionsite.com/53/Justice-For-Ella

The petition was delivered to the State Attorney's Office on 6/17/2008, additional signatures continue to show support for prosecution to the fullest extent of the law in this case.

Full text of the Petition Letter

TO:
Norman Wolfinger, Wayne Holmes, & Michael Raska
State Attorney's Office
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way - Bldg. D
Viera, FL 32940

In the matter of State of Florida v. Christine Dawn Abrams:

We the undersigned,

Consider animal cruelty to be a serious offense that should not to be taken lightly;
Desire to be a voice for Ella;
Keep in mind she has no voice;
Aware of the importance of tourism to the Florida economy;
Affirm that there are many part-time Florida residents;
Believe that the opinions of part-time Florida residents should be considered in this matter;
Desire for all members of the community to be heard;
Fully believe that there is more than sufficient evidence in this case to substantiate the charges of misdemeanor animal cruelty and unlawful confinement of an animal;
Note with regret that the defendant is not charged with a felony;
Affirm that a trial by jury of one's peers is the ultimate expression of the community's will in matters of criminal justice;

Therefore we,

Remind the State Attorney's Office that they represent the People of the State of Florida;
Draw attention to the amount of public outcry in the community;
Emphasize the heinous nature of this crime;
Express our hope that the State Attorney's Office will take this case to trial;
Strongly condemn any plea deal that would be for less then the maximum penalty allowable by law;
Trust that the voices of the community will be heard.