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Grand jury wrote on Aug 30, 2007 7:17 PM:

" Is the testimony given them open now that the case if over? Can they bring more charges if there were more discussed? "

sorry wrote on Aug 30, 2007 7:15 PM:

" Sure feel sorry for those in her office that testified. "

uncle guido wrote on Aug 27, 2007 5:12 AM:

" bet that took you all day to come up with, by the way its just guido "

who cares wrote on Aug 26, 2007 9:47 PM:

" who cares!!!! "

Father Guido Sarducci wrote on Aug 26, 2007 5:01 PM:

" Why do record books come with numbered pages and Legal pads have yellow paper, blue lines, and a red gummed top and no numbered pages? "

rediculous wrote on Aug 26, 2007 4:18 PM:

" I know this family. There is a serious problem in this county if we waste all our time and money on trying to convict people of crimes they had nothing to do with. Everyone is out to get money thats the bottom line. And who pays for all of this childs play. We do the tax payers. County officials need to concentrate on the problems at hand like new roads and snow removal and things of that nature. Quit harrasing inocent people and do something with your time or give up your position!!!!!! "

uncle guido wrote on Aug 26, 2007 2:15 PM:

" another member of the George Ryan club, steal and stay home! "

Mac: wrote on Aug 25, 2007 7:37 AM:

" Ms Miton was found not guilty and rightfully so. This is a classic case of the Ill. State Police having to justify paying all their employees top notch salaries." Let's show the public we are doing something! " Also, Mr. Rand is a special prosecutor. He was assigned to this case and probably didn't have the discretion by his supervising attorneys to dismiss it and if he did drop this case we'd all be blasting him saying Ms. Milton got special treatment. "Caught between a rock and a hard place." Based on his comments, he knew the case was bogus. "

Charity work while working wrote on Aug 24, 2007 4:56 AM:

" State Farm employees spend more time doing charity stuff while working and making up theme days and stuff then any other job I have seen. I don't know how it is now but it used to be State Farm Bank that was a major thing. Lets act like we are in grade school and have pajama day or 70s day and then when we are not doing that lets do theme baskets to raffle off for Charity. And we wonder why our insurance is so hi. That to me is worse than a few stamps. "

School is back in session wrote on Aug 23, 2007 9:24 PM:

" Ok, kids listen up! This case went to the Grand Jury and PeggyAnn and her attorney are not present during Grand Jury Hearings. The Grand Jury is only given the Prosecutor's side of the story, thus great need for a change in the system. Anyway, the long and the short is that until she went to trial, her word or her evidence meant nothing. Our system is so screwed up at this point that innocent people are forced to wait until trial to prove their innocence because our Grand Jury System does not work. When you were growing up or if you are raising kids then you will understand that listening to one side of the story will not get you the truth. Our Grand Jury System is only one side of story! She has been found NOT GUILTY and those who oppose that verdict should leave the Country now! "

To: To Joe wrote on Aug 23, 2007 5:08 PM:

" Obvious question -- why didn't she produce the canceled check? She could have saved herself a lot of problems. If she did produce the canceled check and was still prosecuted, Rands has a lot of explaining to do. "

To: not a very bad crime wrote on Aug 23, 2007 1:38 PM:

" Your hypocrisy truly knows no bounds. I wonder how long you would be in jail if someone preosecuted you for every crime (no matter how minor) you have EVER committed. People in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. Use common sense. "

David Rands wrote on Aug 23, 2007 1:34 PM:

" You lose at life. I assume we will be seeing you prosecuting someones grandmother for failure to use a turn signal very soon. "

So called employee dispute wrote on Aug 23, 2007 8:19 AM:

" Everyone keeps saying this was an employee dispute. It went to trial. There was a long investigation and charges were filed. Current and former employees testified. Oh, and by the way, it was the daughter that was given a ride not the oldest son. He hasn't been in any school for at least 3 years. Still don't know why the special prosecutor didn't pick up on that one. Oh well, it's over and we should all let it rest now. If we didn't like the outcome we're only feeding her more publicity for her "poor me" campaign. I, for one, am done wih this nonsense. It's time to move on and give ita proper burial, until the next time. "

To Joe wrote on Aug 22, 2007 4:48 PM:

" She didn't steal the stamps you idiot. She paid for them out of her own bank account and had the canceled check to prove it. That is what is so sickening about all of this. If all the evidence had been presented in the first place, it would never have gone to trial. "

Answer to Take Heed wrote on Aug 22, 2007 8:49 AM:

" If you are privy to the "source" than you should know that if the indictment had come down with all charges as a member of the grand jury told me they wanted then you would be singing a different tune. It is time to leave everyone alone. She was acquitted and that's that. I will leave it in God's hands now. He is the ONLY one who knows the whole truth and He alone will make the guilty answer to their sins. No one on this blog is equal to Him, not even Milton. "

To Reasonable Doubt? wrote on Aug 22, 2007 6:16 AM:

" Was O.J. Simpson innocent or guilty? He was not found guilty in a court of law. "

To Take Heed wrote on Aug 22, 2007 5:48 AM:

" You do not have the facts. A statement was not made on Milton's behalf to the grand jury. If the defense could have cross-examined in the grand jury room, you'd probably not be able to flap your jaw on this comment page. You want the facts, go to the source, I did, and was given the opportunity to read for myself. This fiasco has gone on long enough. Leave the lady alone. "

Reasonable Doubt? wrote on Aug 21, 2007 11:05 PM:

" I see! Now you terminally negative and nasty people want to find fault with the concept of reasonable doubt and pick that apart!!! AMAZING. *She only got off on reasonable doubt.* OMG! What a stupid way to treat a defendant, huh. Try her and find her innocent MERELY because of reasonable doubt? Come on, that doesn't count, does it? Oh my no. Reasonable doubt is not a good enough reason to acquit someone! Everyone knows that True Innocence can only be proven in a McLean County court by an Angel of the Lord coming down from the heavens themselves and annointing her! That's the only kind of Innocence Denise Cesario and the other Milton haters will buy I guess. If these people were in charge in 1776, we'd be in ASHES by now as a country. God save us from these ignorant, negative, cynical, godless morons attacking Peggy Ann Milton--still!!! And God Save the institution of *Reasonable Doubt*! "

FREE DEM SLAVES! wrote on Aug 21, 2007 10:55 PM:

" OOOh, you poor poor beasts of burden down at the County Clerks offices. Hey, you want to work in a hell hole? Come trade places with me at Wal Mart. Mrs. Milton sounds like a flippin' goddess of a boss to me. I wouldn't mind working 980 hours a week if I was respected and treated like it sounds these people were by their boss. I think these catty women didn't like taking orders from a smart woman who's obviously IN CHARGE. I hope you all quit so that I can come down there and apply for those good jobs with benefits at the Clerks office! Please. "

Single Parent wrote on Aug 21, 2007 10:50 PM:

" If I were a single parent with no other income I'd pray to the Lord that I had the brains not to listen to plotters and gossips in my office. I would depend on my good friend my boss to appreciate my work and keep me around. I would keep my nose clean with everyone. The last thing I'd do is agree to get into cahoots with someone like Denise Cesario in trying to lynch someone who did nothing but extend help and friendship to me and my child. But if all else failed, I'd depend on That Sweet Mr. Zeunik getting me a FREE JOB and two weeks pay I didn't actually work for! That's what I'd do! "

ANSWER wrote on Aug 21, 2007 3:16 PM:

" If you were a single parent with no other income. What would you do? "

To: By then wrote on Aug 21, 2007 2:35 PM:

" I'm not the person you were directing the comment to, but I do have to ask you one thing: If the job was so bad that this "poor" woman was in therapy and on anti-anxiety medication, then why would she continue with her job? Why not find a job that is less stressful, one that has reasonable co-workers that don't drive other employees to quit their jobs? If this woman is as great as you say she is, then she would have no problem finding another job, so why stay in that situation if it was so stressful? "

By then: wrote on Aug 21, 2007 1:38 PM:

" The "friend" turned employee was on anti-anxiety medication and seeing a therapist because of the work conditions in Milton's office. This is fact and can be proven. She isn't the only one fighting their way through each day working there. Good people have left that office for reasons you are too blind to see. Ask her how many employees she has had in the past 8 years. You would probably be surprised. But then again, maybe not. She does tell a good story and all of those "great, wonderful and dependable workers" turned into the bane of her existence and she was so happy they left. Stories change. Remember that. "

Let's face it wrote on Aug 21, 2007 1:33 PM:

" The prosecution was just out lawyered. He didn't hire a coach to teach witnesses how to properly testify or how to cry or get choked up when needed. Let's end this. She was found not guilty by reasonable doubt. That's all it takes. I'm not saying she is criminal but many criminals have gotten off by "reasonable doubt." If you are for her, lucky her. But stay away from the witnesses. Their part is over, you have spoken falsehoods about them as you have said they did to Milton. Leave it be. God will punsih the guilty in His time. "

To: To: Justice has prevailed wrote on Aug 21, 2007 12:51 PM:

" I wasn't the originally writer, but I do take fault with your comment. Ms. Milton did not ask an employee to drive her kids home on county time. She did ask a friend, who happened to be an employee, to take her kids home when this friend was already on her way home early using comp time. Comp time is when you work before or after hours one day, and instead of getting time and a half, you make it up by taking of early another day. This so-called "friend" was already on her way home, to the same town Ms. Milton lives in. Besides, she asked this person, she did not ORDER this person to give her kids a ride. This trial is just some petty cat-fight that got way out of hand. Cesario, Cowan (the so-called "friend"), the Prosecution, and everybody else responsible for this going to trial ought to get out their checkbooks and start writing checks to every citizen in McLean county to pay us back for the expense of this ridiculous trial. "

To: Facts wrote on Aug 21, 2007 12:27 PM:

" You are absolutely right. I'm getting sick and tired of people crying and whining about how she supposedly stole money from the taxpayers. First of all, nobody actually saw her use the stamps in the first place, second of all she could have paid for them herself, and third of all even if she did use some stamps for charitable purposes she was doing so within the law. Now Dozier, the Prosecutors, the State Police, and the big baby whiner who was upset about a pay cut are the ones who stole money from the taxpayers by forcing us to pay for an unnecessary trial. And I could not even believe that they were trying to convict her for having a "friend" do her a favor by giving her kids a ride while the "friend" was already on her way home to the same town. What a joke and a waste of time. It's interesting that so many people can be so hateful and want her prosecuted for this, but then the same people think they guy who was convicted of child pornography for taking naked pictures of 8 year olds got a raw deal. "

To the Judges wrote on Aug 21, 2007 12:06 AM:

" Everytime you see one of these prosecuters telling a story not pretainin to a case or talking about their weekend or a ball game or any other general BS they should be charged with theft of labor themselves and see how they like to be charged ever day with stealing. "

To: miltons future wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:10 PM:

" Grand Jury testimony is, by tradition, secret. There is a reason for that too. The witnesses in grand juries are allowed to sit there and air every grievance and blab their mouths out without any cross examination whatsoever. The accused has the right to be protected from "unsubstantiated claims" by Grand Jury witnesses. So the record is SEALED. Undoubtedly Denise the Spiderbite had a laundry list of things she'd like to have lynched Peggy Ann for. All we know is that the grand jury allowed only two BOGUS charges to go forward at all. YOU PEOPLE HAVE NO CLUE AS TO HOW THE LAW REALLY WORKS. You are the scariest people there ever were. You want to try someone based on every b.s. complaint a whacko can dredge up? You're right--just wait til you walk in Peggy Ann's shoes. See how you feel when a nutcase is allowed to accuse you of things you did not do in a grand jury. See how it feels when you have to pony up $60 grand to defend yourself against this kind of nonsense. "

To: miltons future, use of stamps, facts wrote on Aug 20, 2007 12:22 PM:

" I see no problem doing charity work from an office; if it doesn't take away from the daily work of the office, if resources of the office are not used that are meant for the running of said office and it becomes the main focus of the office. The problem has been stated by you but not recognized; elected officials have no one to answer to once they are elected. For their sake and the voter's sake we need to have some means to publicly reprimand, oversee and remove those who have been "written up," just like any other employee, from office. I think something needs to be done to prevent this from happening again. It was said there were more charges. Why weren't they brought in for the jury to hear? Were they more serious charges or more frivolous? The public will probably never know. But, remember, "what goes around, comes around." This goes for all involved. "

To her real crime wrote on Aug 20, 2007 11:37 AM:

" When was it said she dealt with a poorly performing employee? Not in the Pantagraph. The reduction in pay for Ms Cesario was due to elimination of her job title. Her job performance was never in question. Milton wanted more employees and this was just one example of how she gets her way. Cesario was a faithful employee for over 5 years who loved her job. A cut in pay was hurtful but not the reason she found other employment. "

Use of Stamps wrote on Aug 20, 2007 10:48 AM:

" for charitable purposes is a right reserved for the Elected Officials of the County who have unrestricted control of their offices. That is what the LAW says in this County. Peggy Ann Milton is the Elected Clerk of McLean County. She can use stamps for charitable purposes which are directly related to her office's mission. The County said so. In writing and on the stand. Denise Cesario is not the County Clerk, thank you Jesus. She was an office worker. So no, county employees like Denise, don't get to do what the Clerk of the County gets to do. Some office worker at SF doesn't get to do what Ed Rust does either. However, please note, from the trial testimony, that Denise Cesario DID try to run her Lia Sophia jewelry business off County time and resources. Without permission of her supervisor, Maria Pasqua. So it's not like Denise was completely unable to steal things from us just because she's not an elected official. "

Milton's Future wrote on Aug 20, 2007 10:38 AM:

" Oh my but you are living in fantasyland, aren't you? Are you kidding me? Peggy Ann Milton's political future is GOLDEN now. She has been SWARMED with calls, emails, and well wishes since Friday I am sure. That's the gamble these enemies of hers took. And they lost. Now she's more popular and powerful than ever! It's the old story of unintended consequeces. They should have thought about this before they hatched this plot. They only thing they can do now is pack these blogs with innuendos that the jury didn't make the right decision. Yeah! Re-try her on the blogs! That'll stop her! Whooo Whoo panic in the streets coz Peggy Ann spanked 'em! "

FACTS wrote on Aug 20, 2007 10:34 AM:

" McLean County gave Mrs. Milton permission to use her office for charitable purposes. Other McLean County govt offices do charitable fundraising work all the time. If you don't believe it, ASK THEM. Call Mr. Zeunik and ASK HIM. Mrs. Milton was advised by her County attorneys that her fundraising work was okay, legal. All this came out at the trial. Get the transcripts and read them. Mrs. Milton was acquitted and cleared of the charges because what she did was not illegal, not criminal. So many of you people on here DON'T GET THAT, do you. SHE STOLE NOTHING from the County. A jury of 12 people set it in stone. NOT GUILTY. They rejected the accusations of the ex-employees, of Mrs. Dozier, of the Illinois State Police, and Special Prosecutor Rands. They found NONE of the flimsy assertions of criminal conduct to be true. You people don't want to accept that so you keep knocking your heads up against it with these "but she stole stamps..." blogs. You're sick puppies. "

To Joe wrote on Aug 20, 2007 9:46 AM:

" If you could read the county hand book you would find out that all the offices in the county can use some county funds for charitable organizations. That is not stealing stamps that is doing what is allowed in the handbook. She is in charge of her office and can make the decision. So, if she choose to use the stamps that is legal. Too bad Miss Cesario didn't read the handbook before she wasted all our tax payers money on this. We should all thank her for wasting our hard earned money over a employee dispute. "

Great job jury! wrote on Aug 20, 2007 9:41 AM:

" Great job Peggy Ann! You knew the truth would set you free. For all of you who keep saying she stole stamps that is in correct. She had receipts showing she bought the stamps. For Miss Cesario, too bad you didn't know what you were talking about. Her son Justin did work for her office and stuffed envelopes from time to time. Too bad the color letter he was stuffing wasn't even the color paper that the diabetees assoc. uses for fundraising. You should have done your homework. Now you have egg on your face. When you have friends like Betsy Cowan who needs enemys. "

Re:To Joe wrote on Aug 20, 2007 6:36 AM:

" Your comments do not make any sense. It looks to me like if you steal stamps you CAN be brought to trial. If you followed the trial there was testimony that Mrs Milton admitted that she used county stamps for mailing out the letters for the fundraiser. Mrs Milton even admitted that she may have occasionally used county stamps for other charitable causes. Is that not stealing to you? If it was alright for Mrs Milton to use county stamps then Denise Cesario and all the other county employees should also be allowed to use county stamps. I don't think you will agree with that. "

The Saddest Part of this Ordeal wrote on Aug 20, 2007 6:23 AM:

" is all of the people who supported a person accused of a crime because of how petty they seemed to think the charges were. This stems from so many of them being guilty of doing the same thing this person was accused of which is taking things from their job. The fact is too many people are guilty of taking things from their jobs and a lot of the responses including those of jurors lamented this idea. At age 53 I can not say I have not done such a thing as I have, but that certainly does not make it right. As it does not make it right that taking things from the job may not seem like much, but it is a crime none the less. This lady will end up paying the ultimate price though because any aspirations of a political future has been shot down by this fiasco. I have stopped taking things from the workplace some 12 years ago and I hope others will follow my lead. Theft is theft no matter how you attempt to justify it, either to yourself or to a jury. "

no vote from me wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:40 AM:

" Yes am not voting for this person . "

to: Take Heed wrote on Aug 19, 2007 5:09 PM:

" A statement was made on Milton's behalf to the grand jury. They still chose to indict. "

Your Opinion? wrote on Aug 19, 2007 9:18 AM:

" Question for everyone, especially the Milton Jury members on here. Do you think it is appropriate for jurors to speak with a defendant after a trial is over? Would any of the jury members want to meet with Milton and talk with her now? Just an interesting question to throw out there for discussion. You've shared this experience--Jury and Defendant. Is there a desire to talk about it? Is it appropriate? Give us your thoughts, Punch, Hillbilly Girl, and Honest Face, if you can. "

To Joe wrote on Aug 19, 2007 9:14 AM:

" Hey, Joe, scroll up and read the newspaper article just above the Blogs. Joe, she didn't steal any postage stamps. That's what we're all doing here, son, talking about how you can NOT steal stamps and end up at trial. Try to pry your brain off the stamps. There are no stamps missing, no stamps stolen. It was a figment of this ex-employee's imagination. NO STAMPS STOLEN, Joe. NO STAMPS MISSING. See how that works? Hope you can sleep now. "

A Jury Member wrote on Aug 19, 2007 7:31 AM:

" To Homeroom Teacher: Thank you for your insightful comments. What you said is so true. I believe you can make almost any experience a good one just by going into it with a positive attititude. And we did that as a jury. Thanks, jury members - I won't soon forget this experience! "

Her real crime wrote on Aug 19, 2007 7:25 AM:

" was dealing with poorly performing employee and making political enemies. The bigger crime was the decision to waste taxpayer dollars moving forward with this prosecution, and forcing Mrs. Milton to pay a great deal of money defending herself. "

Hillbilly girl wrote on Aug 19, 2007 7:04 AM:

" To "Punch or Lemonade": You're all heart, and I'll never forget you. It was a pleasure to serve with you and the other jury members. You rock! "

Joe wrote on Aug 19, 2007 3:25 AM:

" What is really sad about this case is that about 90% of the people commenting believe that it alright to steal postage stamps. "

GREAT IDEA wrote on Aug 19, 2007 1:56 AM:

" If you feel the not guilty verdict in Peggy Ann Milton's trial was great news (and it was!) why not CELEBRATE WITH HER THIS WEEK and show her your support for the charitable work she TRIES to do by sending a donation, today, to the Diabetes Foundation! Just browse over to www.diabetes.org for information on where to send your contribution. And no this is not a plug placed here by a Diabetes Foundation staff member. It just occurred to me that it would be cool if this group got something good out of all this and I'm sure PA would be honored you felt strongly enough about her acquittal to make this small effort. Come on. Do it. Show these sons of guns how you feel about lynching good people and pitch in for Diabetes in protest! "

Dear Village of McLean, Il wrote on Aug 19, 2007 1:41 AM:

" Thank you very much for your offer posted over on the Other Milton Blog to trade something of equal value in McLean, Illinois for our own PA Milton in order to fix your problems. We feel your pain. The only commodities we lack up here in Bloomington Normal are $150,000 in cash, and States Attorneys with brains in their heads. Do you have a good Republican lawyer down there who might want to run for States Attorney next year? But here's an idea: do you have anyone who is not obsessive compulsive, who can get a story straight, and would like to become County Auditor next year? Any takers? We're hurtin' for CHANGE now, as you can imagine. Seriously, just kidding, nope, sorry, we couldn't possibly let Ms. Milton go now. Looks like she's the only truly honest county gov't pol we've got up here after this recent display of treachery and stupidity. But best wishes in your search and do write again. Please enclose Return Postage when you do since we don't like to use stamps up here any more. Too dangerous a practice around Denise Cesario types lurking in the corners. Cheers! "

Homeroom Teacher wrote on Aug 18, 2007 11:48 PM:

" Is it just me or it kind of cool how these Milton jurors are blogging to each other and this Jay person and saying such nice things, wishing each other well, and so forth? I just think that is so cool. I don't think I ever want to have to be on a jury with such a big case, but I have to say I'm a little envious that these people apparently had an experience that was unique and important and so positive for them. Maybe instead of groaning and dreading jury duty we should all think gee, maybe this will be something really meaningful, an experience to share with 11 other people in this town. It's just a thought. Thank you Milton Jury for your efforts. Congratulations. "

dan wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:02 PM:

" in todays story - lawyer against said that the jurors were out 3 hours so that showed how inportant this was to the jury. Sorry, been on a jury - 3 hours is mostly process after everyone agrees this was a waste of time. "

to I hope wrote on Aug 18, 2007 8:42 PM:

" Amen "

One Good Thing... wrote on Aug 18, 2007 8:40 PM:

" The ONLY GOOD thing about this whole mess is the fact that now McLean County holds the number one seat for having the most CLOWNS running their county. Let's see......that would make Livingston County number two now. Well.....for a minute or two. Livingston County will be back in the HOT SEAT by tomorrow, I'm sure. At least justice prevailed for Mrs. Milton. "

Punch or Lemonade? wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:50 PM:

" I know it will be very unlikely but it would be nice to serve again together, remember a few of you have, LOL, hey I'm reading the blogs! I will remember each and every one of you and felt it a special privilege to have served with you. May God continue to Bless you. "

mel wrote on Aug 18, 2007 5:36 PM:

" you can blame all this on nancy pelosi, ted kennedy, and dick durbin. once again dumb-o-crats have screwed up our justice system so that the little people dont have chance. elect republicans in 2008 and well turn springfield around. "

To the Wizard wrote on Aug 18, 2007 5:13 PM:

" Actually, he did NOT ask that simple question--lick on or adhesive. Never came up. DUH. That shows you what kind of rocket scientist he was when it came to insightful examinations. But if you think he was not the sharpest tool in the drawer, you should have caught his assistant, the cop from the State Police. OH BRUDDER. Like something out of the movie AIRPLANE! I mean truly comic genius---if it all hadn't been so expensive to the taxpayers and Milton and family. "

The "Honest-face" blog reader wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:40 PM:

" Thanks for the kind words, Jay. "

to: to:peoria pride wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:29 PM:

" You seem to have forgotten, or not known, that there have been more pending homicide cases under the current prosecutor in McLean County than any other office holder. Peoria County is starting to look closer and closer. "

To Yoder? wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:23 PM:

" Go luck with that. Any democrate that runs will get clobbered in McLean County. And the Republican party here makes it clear to potential candidates that they would rather not have contested primaries. You can't touch him. "

To Jurors from Jay wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:11 PM:

" It's nice to hear back that you folks were cohesive and enjoyed each other's contributions and company despite the seriousness of the situation. Nice to know that perhaps those four hours were not entirely awful for you. We at least think you were the Dream Team and you had our faith and trust. Having vetted you closely during jury selection Lee and PA KNEW you were smart, decent, FAIR people and would listen to ALL the evidence with an open mind. Anyway, believe me, all your individual names and faces are etched on my mind and memory in particular as I was the *spotter* for our team with the role to watch your reactions, etc. So to say you are unforgettable to ME is not an exaggeration! God bless EACH of you as you move on through your lives. "

Wizard of Oz at Band Camp wrote on Aug 18, 2007 4:08 PM:

" Did the prosecuting attorney ask if the alleged postage stamps were self adhesive or water/saliva activated gum? "

Re: Longtimegone wrote on Aug 18, 2007 2:57 PM:

" Adding a little humor huh? "

Re; Just like OJ~~ wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:41 PM:

" Seriously, you are out of your mind comparing that murderer to PA. I don't know you PA, but I'm thrilled for you. I hope someday you can put this nonsence behind you!! "

Crow wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:26 PM:

" I agree with Gary who wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:39 AM: " Why don't we take Rod to trial for misconduct? " "

To: To Long Time Ago Coworker wrote on Aug 18, 2007 1:25 PM:

" What was the original blogger's point? I assume it is something less than flattering from Mrs. Milton's past. "

A Clinton Observer wrote on Aug 18, 2007 12:47 PM:

" When Edith Brady-Lunny was reporting on the trials in DeWitt County she was often villified by bloggers for being biased. Her reporting shows that the Clinton bureau's loss is the Pantagraph staff's gain. This appears to me as no more justified than pure theft of talent from one town by a bullying larger city. However, I know that her talents are being used to a greater advantage where she is...Good Job, Edith! Oh, yes, before I forget...congratulations to you too, Ms. Milton. "

To Okay Mr. DA - wrote on Aug 18, 2007 12:35 PM:

" I don't live in the area and did not definitely know that Peggy was a Republican, but before I looked it up I felt pretty sure of it. This type of thing is done by Democrats to Republicans, not the other way around. I've come to realize that one can smell it. "

To Bridget wrote on Aug 18, 2007 12:30 PM:

" Ms. Milton has had a strong faith for many years. Maybe you do not know enough facts. Ms. Cowan put herself in the position of being drug through the mud by being part of the investigation of Ms. Milton. Ms. Cowan was not so straight on the stand if you read the article as she claims they were just acquaintances but the evidence showed that Ms. Milton and Ms Cowan and families were more than that. Ms. Cown and others made their beds and now they get to lie in those beds. "

Bridget wrote on Aug 18, 2007 11:16 AM:

" I know the County Clerk through working within the County. I have never seen her with a bible in her hand until she went to court. I know there is the public person & the one you truly know & unfortunately none of you will have the delight to meet that person. I have never worked directly for her & never would want to. Ms. Cowan has been dragged through the mud & she wasn't the one who filed a complaint against her boss. yet somehow she took all the abuse of the idiotic comments. wrong is wrong no matter how petty, we need to teach our children this. she admitted to doing it. Do we want our children to think it is ok to steal something trivial & then say oh i didn't know it was wrong - OOPS! I laugh that one of her biggest supporters was the county recorder who has his own issues. i am a republican & i am embarrased by both of these officials representing us. But it is all over & i can't wait to see her without her bible. "

Yoder? wrote on Aug 18, 2007 11:00 AM:

" You know I've been thinking.... why did Yoder allow this attack on Ms. Milton to move forward? I know what he SAID, but was that the real reason? He had the power to stop it and keep himself and others from looking foolish. Well whatever the reason, looks like it will backfire on all of those that wanted her out of her position. She's more widely known than ever with tons of sympathy. The next election should be interesting..... "

Justice Served wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:43 AM:

" YEA!!! for PA "

To Long Time Ago Coworker wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:41 AM:

" What an insensitive statement!!!!!!! "

Amanda wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:38 AM:

" Ok...enough already. All you posters need to go to the Money section and comment on yet another recall concerning kids. Plastic bibs made in China have been taken off the shelves at Toys R Us. What intelligent comments do you have to say about that article? "

Longtimegone wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:32 AM:

" How many of her kinfolks were on the jury? "

Jay wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:21 AM:

" We were a good group of jurors,glad the verdict was positive "

Windy here wrote on Aug 18, 2007 10:04 AM:

" To All the Facts: I don't believe she was on trial for being a good boss or a bad boss, was she? If she did use some county property inappropriately couldn't she have just been reprimanded? Was it really necessary to take this thing this far? To What a Joke: I feel badly for you. I am sure you are very upset at the situation this person put you in. Where is the justice in that? "

Take heed wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:41 AM:

" "The county clerk told reporters that she believes the state’s grand jury laws should be overhauled. Milton accused investigators of lying to the grand jury. “If the truth had been spoken in the grand jury, we would not be here today,” she said." McLean county uses "professional" grand juries. They draw from a stagnant list of retirees,students, folks with disabilities. People who who has time on their hands to volunteer. If a prosecutor brings your name up in front of a Grand Jury, YOU WILL BE INDICTED. Plus you are not allowed to present your side. A grand jury would indict a ham sandwich without question "

To Jaybird wrote on Aug 18, 2007 9:35 AM:

" Kudos,very much agree with your comments, I was impressed with our overall intelligent interaction with each other, and especially the vounteer of our wonderful IWU student "

to: all the facts wrote on Aug 18, 2007 8:33 AM:

" well maybe you were not that good of an employee. "

Julie wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:56 AM:

" OK - sounds like a dumb reason to go to court - they only wanted to make her the guinnie pig. What co-workers haven't given others or famly members rides. What co-workers haven't taken a stamp to possibly mail a personal bill or card. At least it was for a charity. What co-workers haven't done things for their office after hours. I think Denise Cesario was mad about her reduced pay and took revenge. Shame on her. "

to: peoriapride wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:45 AM:

" You are ridiculing McLean County calling us provencial, etc., but you are proud that your prosecutors are too busy with 15 homicides to do something like this. If there is a choice, I would have my tax dollars wasted onthis, than have 15 homicides to deal with in my county. Sorry you are so proud of your 15 homicides. "

Peetey wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:42 AM:

" I would not want to work in her office now. The will be you know what to pay. I have heard in the past that Milton was a real bear to work for. I also heard that the Grand Jury came back w/11 indictments, but only 4 were chosen to prosecute. She is an elected official who has betrayed the trust of the voters, guilty or not guilty. "

To: All The Facts wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:39 AM:

" Okay, Cesario, you can stop now. I don't know if anybody told you but PA was found NOT GUILTY yesterday. They heard your story and didn't buy it. So, like, she's sort of NOT GUILTY. Are you receiving this message? I guess not because here you go again trying to poison the town's well water with this idea that not all the charges were heard in court. Get real. (Part One of Two) "

Gary wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:39 AM:

" Why don:t we take Rod to trial for misconduct? "

I hope wrote on Aug 18, 2007 7:10 AM:

" the States' Attorney's office and the local police will learn from this case. They are very "arrest happy" and use very little judgment during the hearings that follow an arrest. They don't listen to the facts, but rather want some kind of guilty verdict or plea. They force it, often by blackmail. Many people have had to deal with arrests that are very flimsy and have had to spend thousands of dollars for legal representation and have suffered much emotional trauma as has Ms. Milton. I hope that, even though she had to deal with a lot here, that perhaps it will result in some changes in this county's law enforcement in the future. (I know they used a special prosecutor, but Yoder's office had the say in the events of the court hearings.) "

All the facts wrote on Aug 18, 2007 6:45 AM:

" All the facts were not disclosed by the pantagraph, possible they weren't let known of other charges. We all answer to one - God and he will decide right and wrong. All you people who think she's a great boss then work for her, to you step in someone elses shoes don't judge! "

To: Fachna wrote on Aug 18, 2007 5:40 AM:

" Check again. Over 1/4 of the County Board is elected - and democratic. Thanks "

To: Justice has Prevailed wrote on Aug 18, 2007 5:37 AM:

" Please keep with the facts. Cesario had nothing to do with giving rides. That was another employee altogether. And we're not talking about carpooling, but rather taking someone who's on the clock at an hourly rate to drive out to Heyworth. "

To Judy wrote on Aug 18, 2007 3:12 AM:

" You can't be serious. The county does not pay income taxes. "

plaid braisley wrote on Aug 18, 2007 3:05 AM:

" mr. rands ;which is it ?she should have been convicted or you have no quarrel with the verdict.one statement would seem to be in conflict with the other. you have the right to your opinion but once the verdict has been rendered don't comment in your official capacity. prosecuters and law enforcement officials who comment on the "guilt" of acquitted defendants should be liable for slander. "

Justice has prevailed.. wrote on Aug 18, 2007 2:39 AM:

" FINALLY! I am very happy for Mrs. Milton. Perhaps it is now time to look deeper into the reason that Ms. Cesario made the allegations - like WHO asked her to make these allegations or was it a personal vendetta, etc.? I believe there is more to this deal than has come out yet. ALSO, what's the big deal with Cesario driving Ms. Milton's son to Heyworth (IF it is true). Last time I looked, Heyworth is not that big and if both people live there - well GEE, you would THINK someone would NOT mind driving another person to the same town they live in!! This whole deal SMELLS to me. Again, CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. MILTON!! "

fundraiser? wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:55 PM:

" Let's put together a nice fundraiser for Mrs. Milton to show our support and let the prosecution know that we the people find this whole thing redonkulous. "

On the Jury wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:40 PM:

" BRAVO. This whole trial was a stupid stunt but you managed to listen to it all and come up with the just answer anyway. Rands didn't help you, and his sidekick Sgt. Deputy Dawg didn't help you. Still, you did your duty and gave this county a huge reason to cheer today because indeed Justice does triumph in McLean County. There ARE 12 reasonable and fair people here. Thanks for defending our Constitution and preserving our community's self-respect. "

Judy wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:37 PM:

" I'm glad that Ms Milton was acquited. The whole ordeal sounds more to me like a disgruntled employee that wasn't happy and was trying to stir up some trouble. The $ that was supposedly used for contribution stamps are tax deductible for the county. Again what is the big deal. Prosecute the real violaters. This is part of the problem with our county judicial system. Good for Peggy "

To Edith B-L wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:35 PM:

" Give it up, y'all, for the Pantagraph reporter who managed--despite being assigned to cover what had to be the most ludicrous trial ever--to report this mess with class and accuracy. Aside from being a good journalist working under tricky conditions, what is most important that needs to be noted here is that reporter Edith Brady-Lunney treated ALL the people involved in the trial with decency and kindness while still managing to get a good story. She used no trickery, was never tacky or insensitive, and earned all of our respect and trust that she was going to get it right. Unlike any of the other reporters covering this story, ONLY Edith was there in the court room every minute. She, and only she, has the whole picture of what happened. Here's a tip, folks: When the Pantagraph byline says "by Edith Brady-Lunney," you can take what she says to the bank! --From OFF OFF. "

The Blue One wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:26 PM:

" Not guilty. Not guilty. Not guilty. Not guilty. Just about the eight most beautiful words ever. Another day, another blog, another miracle of release and reaffirmation for the Bambino. AMEN! "

Jaybird wrote on Aug 17, 2007 11:14 PM:

" I have a lot of THANK YOUs to pass out tonight. First, all of you Bloggers on the Milton sites. Your comments were thought provoking and entertaining. And many times they gave PA great support and that meant a great deal to me and all those who love her. Thank you all. Second. to the jury. Thank you for your service, your patience, and your belief in our gal's case. And special thanks to our jury Foreman, Ms. G. I cannot tell you enough how impressed many of us were that the youngest person on our jury, an IWU student, served as foreman on PA's jury. Again, thanks for your service. And Mrs. W---welcome back to your beloved blogs! Finally, thanks to all the family and friends who stood by PA when the chips were down. You know who you are and I hope you know what a difference you made. The nightmare for PA is now over and the work of fixing our broken grand jury system in the United States begins! You can DEPEND on PA to do her very best to make a positive change in your world here in McLean County and beyond. "

The Indefatigable Fachna wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:52 PM:

" The last time I checked, all of our elected county officials are Republicans; and, with the exception of Steve Brienan's having lost his way in his first bid for the sheriff's office, it's been that way since 1938 or thereabouts. Lately, though, there's been some observable tension between the "greed" and the "creed" Republicans, and perhaps the county clerk is one one side of the divide, and the state's attorney and the auditor on the other. We Democrats are accustomed to this sort of thing - as Will Rogers once said, "I belong to no, organized political party. I am a Democrat." - but Republicans are unused to intramural bloodletting. "

To dean Wormer wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:04 PM:

" Were you there? "

To just like OJ wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:02 PM:

" You are such an idiot. This is nothing like OJ. We all know OJ is guilty and we all know Peggy Ann isn't. "

Observant.. wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:50 PM:

" Either side could have struck the woman in question during voir dire. "

Ridiculous wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:27 PM:

" This whole thing could have been stopped at the start if our head prosecutor had never sent it to a special prosecutor in the first place. Don't tell me they had no choice. If that was the case then a special prosecutor would be handling the Pelo case right now. "

Bloomington voter wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:18 PM:

" Congratulations Peggy!!!! I would have voted 'not guility' too if I was on the jury. "

Dan wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:10 PM:

" From the get-go this smelled - had read complaints about Milton for some time before this came up. Never understood the big crime here - witch hunt applies. Shame, shame, shame on the county - congrats to the vindicated. "

Peggy's political future? wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:04 PM:

" Will this have any impact on Mrs. Milton's political future? Will this be ancient history by 2010? I hope so. She was once supposedly eyeing a state Senate seat. Since she was exonerated, we can only hope she will emerge from this mess stronger than ever. Until this started, she had a stellar reputation as a public servant. Go get 'em PA!!! "

To: Observent wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:02 PM:

" Interesting. I'd call that a conflict of interest. "

Get it Right-Read People wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:01 PM:

" Yes-that is her very used & worn Bible that she takes with her everywhere. To the various posters here that are slamming Peggy:No-Justin said he didn't SPECIFICALLY remember helping her with fundraising stuff, not that he didn't remember being in her office. To Dean Wormer- She did NOT use government property for her own use, she had checked with the City Admin. who had said it was alright to use an occasional stamp for a fundraising cause, she used her OWN $300 for the ADA stamps. And to long ago co worker-If you knew ANYTHING, you would know that Justins' grandmother died before he was BORN. "

to comparison wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:54 PM:

" I wrote the comparison that people didn't like, I don't know or care about ms milton. It is the people that think she only did a little crime and should be looked over that I have issue with. It is all an opinion, one guy said "in his opinion, anything with children is big." Nice to know what his opinion is. Mine is, "if you break the law, you should pay." I don't know or care if she was guilty, according to the jury, she isn't guilty, so she goes home. But a crime is a crime, until it isn't a crime. "

To: In this article wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:53 PM:

" What Pulitizer Prize nominated journalist?????? "

Chad Wick wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:49 PM:

" Does this mean my taxes will go down in Heyworth?? "

Holy moly wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:49 PM:

" Sgt. Panizo left the statewide terrorism unit to work on this case. Now that shows you how important stamp theft is. Terrorism takes a back seat. I hope no terrorist read that Illinois is more concerned with a few missing 41 cent stamps! We'll all be in deep doo doo! "

to:Observent wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:45 PM:

" In the instance of the juror. No it's not necessary to omit her from the jury pool if either side opts to keep her. They can drop so many and the judge can also let them go. I've seen correction officers wives on a jury when a policeman was on trial. "

Candy wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:33 PM:

" To drag this wonderful lady thru this over a few stamps---what a nice waste of tax payers funds. With all that is going on in McLean County they waste all this money on this. What a shame that Ms. Milton had to go thru this. I think this really shows the public where lawyers park their heads at night. "

Penny wrote on Aug 17, 2007 8:30 PM:

" Okay, the judicial system drags this to court - remember, it's over postage stamps, mind you - and uses taxpayers money to do so. But my ex can leave our six-year-old unattended in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition, get caught on videotape doing so, and nothing happens, and I can't find a lawyer with the gumption to speak for me in court! What happened to all the integrity and honor and fairness within our judicial system? I'm glad Peggy was found not guilty. The egg isn't on her face, it's on the face of the judicial system for something this petty even seeing the inside of a court room. How humiliating for us Americans who still have integrity and honor! "

Another wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:52 PM:

" Illinois State Police investigation mess. They can't even keep the CMV's from parking on the interstate entrance and exit ramps let alone investigate. Another waste of our tax dollars from Springfield and McLean County. At least she was doing some good and that's more than I can say for other politicians and office holders. "

Observent wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:40 PM:

" Let me first say that i too believe this was mearly a witch hunt. I couldn't be more happy for Mrs. Milton being aquitted of the charges, and hope that all returns to everyday norms in her office very soon. However while reading the article i was quite suprised at the third picture down. The picture contains Mrs. Milton and a one of her jurors. That juror's name is Louise Nuckolls. Isn't she an immediate relative of McLean County Board Member Bob Nuckolls. I understand that everyone has to serve the time on jury duty, but shouldn't she had been struck from the potential jurors. "

Congratulations! wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:56 PM:

" I am so glad that it is over with.. This whole "circus" over under $1 of postage stamps? Oh C'mon! I have been doing that at work so many times.. and I always pay for it.. "

peoriapride wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:45 PM:

" the peoria county state's attorney's office would never waste valuable time and money trying a case like this. Only in a provincial county like Mclean county would such charges be filed. The Peoria county prosecutor would be far too busy in trying to convict those criminals responsible for the fifteen homicides (so far) committed in Peoria County this year to spend the effort to file charges in a case where the evidence was so questionable. "

A Bible? wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:42 PM:

" Is Mrs. Milton carrying a Bible in an earlier photo on the Pantagraph Web site? Or is that another book? If it is a Bible, does she usually carry one? I have never met her. But, I hear she is an real nice lady. I hope this ordeal does not sour her. "

Family Friend wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:41 PM:

" We are so happy for you Peggy Ann!!! "

To: Walmart theft wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:39 PM:

" It wouldn't have cost the taxpayers $100,000 to investigate and prosecute, even if the defendant used a public defender!!!! "

I can't decide wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:39 PM:

" I can't decide if for goofiness if this reminds me more of the time Barney Fife ran in a little old lady for jaywalking or the time Gomer Pyle ran across the Mayberry square screaming hysterically, "Citizens arrest, citizens arrest." Hmmmm. "

ABC wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:33 PM:

" There's no way this could've been settled out of court???? What a freakin' waste!!!!!!!!! "

In this article .. wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:18 PM:

" Rand is trying to Pass The Buck...to the state police by implying that they thought this matter was very serious. As for the Grand Jury, we all know you can indict a ham sandwich. This debacle lies squarely on the shoulders of Rand. It was HIS decision to push this case. Be it personal, political, who knows, but it stinks. And as to the author of this article that someone chastised, I hope you know you are questioning the objectivity of a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist. So go place your sour grapes some place else. "

me wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:17 PM:

" Good for her,even if she would of done it I would of voted not guilty .We don't punish illegal drug dealers or illegal aliens or government officials.So,why should honest Americans be punished.When they stop punishing border patrol agents for doing their job then I'll start obeying. "

reader wrote on Aug 17, 2007 6:14 PM:

" This was a waste of tax payers money.Why don't they go after the real crooks,our governor and corrupt government officials that pad their own pockets at taxpayers expense.Now ,that is a jury I would love to sit on . "

what a joke wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:27 PM:

" this town and county crack me up. I had an incident where a uninsured driver ran a stop sign and hit me. It spun my car around a couple times on wet pavement and the guy took off. I chased him and flashed my lights in the process and low and behold the police stopped him. How much more obvious of a hit and run could it be?? Nobody asked me if I was o.k and I saw this jack ass pull into the parking lot of a bar the next day. Just out of curiosity I checked this guy out. This was his 6th time for uninsured driving!! Domestic battery . Manufacture of methamphetemines + sale of meth etc. You can blame the criminals all you want!! I blame the judges and the system!! They are hard as hell on the common honest working man or woman but these scum bags get break after break. The laws are for law abiding citizens , they do not apply to this guy. He was driving that night , they should of threw his but in jail. He probably didn't even have a valid drivers liscense. Leave Peggy alone you jackasses!!! "

To Pantagraph: wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:22 PM:

" Thanks for the pictures that go along with this article. Thank you for being an impartial source for the news on this trial! "

to:not a very bad crime wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:22 PM:

" There's no such thing as in your case you mentioned as "a little". Crimes against children are never in my opinion little! "

To What If: wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:20 PM:

" If this had been someone stealing 300.00 dollars worth of stuff from Wal-mart no one would be upset that it went to trial, even if that trial cost thousands! I think most of the posters on here have lost sight of right and wrong in this world! "

John A. wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:12 PM:

" Incredible waste of money and time! They ought to bring misconduct charges on the prosecutor. Peggy ought to be able to sue for damages and recover her money spent for defense from her disgruntled co-worker. Oh, but this is Illinois...look at our state govenment...Fools. "

Amazed wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:12 PM:

" GOOD "

To long time ago co worker wrote on Aug 17, 2007 5:01 PM:

" What are you talking about? "

To: Peorian wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:59 PM:

" If it's not, it is close to the top of the list. "

Quick verdict wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:57 PM:

" A quick verdict invariably means it was obvious. It is ridiculous this was ever brought to trial. "

... wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:53 PM:

" I haven't read any of the court transcripts and I can't get a good idea of the relationships between the accused and her accusers. So, I really don't know what I'm talking about. Since that doesn't seem to stop anyone else, here goes. The only think I see she is guilty of is poor judgement. In any kind of management position, one should never ask a subordinate for any kind of personal favor. To me, whether the subordinate was on the clock or not is a moot point. Theft is a strong word and I don't think it applies here. Besides, the government champions causes all the time. Being accused of buying stamps for a charity from taxpayer dollars is a crime? Give me a break. Deal with any kind of alleged misconduct internally. You probably could have just said, "Hey, Peg, the whole stamp thing? Yeah, just don't do that anymore." Prosecute real corruption. The citizens of Cicero are laughing in the face of Mclean County. "

What a Waste wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:48 PM:

" I'm so glad our tax dollars went to this. This is unbelievable how disgruntled employees have more say than innocent people. Way to go Peggy, I'm so happy this waste of your time and money is finally over with. "

Windy here wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:46 PM:

" I agree with Nice Huh! Pay up. This should not be a cost for us taxpayers. "

Waste of Tax Payers Money wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:42 PM:

" I want my property taxes to come down...and fire the States Attorney for bringing this case to court. I pay 5300.00 a year in property taxes for this non sense? "

OKay Mr. DA wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:42 PM:

" Who decided to prosecute this case? The DA has to be the one held accountable. Is Peggy a Democrat? Is that the reason for the persecution on behalf of the people of Mclean County? Good job to the jury. BTW, how much did it cost the taxpayers for this fishing expedition? "

LOL wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:38 PM:

" If the glove don't fit.....you must acquit. What a waste of taxpayers money. Glad the jury voted "not guilty". "

so wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:33 PM:

" As a county employee, working within a supervisory position, I can't ask my assistant to drop my child off at home, even if she is going that way? Note, I said ASK not ORDER. Congrats Peggy!!!!!!! This should never have happened. "

What if wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:32 PM:

" I totally agree that Peggy's situation should have never of gone to trial, but wonder if this had been ol' common Joe from Danvers or Saybrook or heaven forbid a westsider, would the outcome have been the same? Guess we will never know, but it does show how quick our McLean County judicial system is on convicting anyone involved in a petty situation. "

BILLY BOB wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:31 PM:

" $100,000 to investigate? $35,000 to defend? Who knows how much to prosecute? How about we cut every county workers pay by $2.00 an hour until the county is paid back and the tax payers are even. Maybe then employees will not make false accusations. Elected officials will be careful to be above reproach, and then the tax payers will not be stuck with large overheads due to petty quarrels. "

why compare wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:27 PM:

" this case to the molestation of a child. Again, these comparisons are ludicrious. It sounds to me like snitches are eating crow and don't like the taste.... "

Amanda wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:26 PM:

" I can't believe it got so far...well, yeah, I take that back. Doesn't the county have "internal affairs" to deal with such things. I think there are lots of unanswered questions here.....and yes, I wondered the same thing when her son said he didn't remember. Duh...are we STUPID?!????!! How could he NOT remember working in his mother's office? But, I'm glad she was found not guilty. "

Gov't Opressed Mule wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:19 PM:

" WAY TO GO PEGGY!!! Glad to see our Gov't Not FULLY corrupted yet and justice can be served. Now if we can only free Tom Hoosier! "

peorian wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:15 PM:

" I think this was the most absurd felony case ever filed. It's got to be. "

not a very bad crime wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:09 PM:

" people think we should ignore the little crimes, how about if I molest a child just a little?! Do you think I should be ignored, it could have been lots worse, I could have hurt them, killed them. when is it a little crime and when a big one, you pick! "

long time ago co worker wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:01 PM:

" I'm sure the jury feels justified in their decision. So be it. Just curious....how can Ms. Peggy get so choked up over an organization that involves her mother, and her birth son cannot even remember doing any work for his beloved grandmother "

Nice huh! wrote on Aug 17, 2007 3:50 PM:

" $100,000 of our tax money and $35,000 of Peggy's money. What a waste. Thank you again Betzy Cowan, David Rands and Denise Cesario, between the 3 of you I think you owe us and peggy about $45,000 each. "

Glad to see it wrote on Aug 17, 2007 3:36 PM:

" Was a law violated? Technically yeah. Was the court room the right way to address it? Again, Technically yeah. Should it have gone this far? Heck no. Prosecutors have flexibility. Sounds like the two accusers had an axe to grind, and probably a weasel attorney thinking lawsuit. "

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