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wherein people are taking sides without having actually read the articles. For your reference, read John McCartney Arrested and the follow up The Dark Side: McCartney and More
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John McCartney
Arrest - As a retired police officer let me offer this. Yes, he is innocent until proven guilty as are all defendants. Your publication merely set forth the fact that McCartney had been arrested and why. That is not convicting him, merely informing your readership, many of whom, like myself, had not heard of the arrest. Would those who confuse informing with convicting prefer that this information had not been published by you? Because once anyone is arrested it is PUBLIC information. Period. All you did was publish that information which was already in the public realm. Period.
I say...well done to inform. As for the bashers, I suggest they (like Donovan Thompson) demand a refund from the law school they graduated from, since they clearly don't know what they're talking about. Regards,
Corey Rigoni |
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- For bringing this to light. We must remember that no matter how old our children are, or how responsible, they are still children and vulnerable. If you can't go to the show, keep them home. Its YOUR job, not the handler or friends to make sure they are safe and cared for.
Sherry Shivley |
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Pro John - What ever happened to innocent till proven guilty. You are
not only ready to assume Johns guilt but ready to sentence him too. Let's see
what the authorities decide, you might have to post as an elaborate apology as
you have inflammatory headline. Beth Sweigart
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No John - I think you have done an outstanding job exposing this
pedophile to the dog world and all the mothers and fathers who have let their
children travel and work with him over the years because they TRUSTED THIS WOLF
IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, and shame on the former client that bailed him out of jail .
He has ruined many young lives and should rot in a cell the rest of his life. As
the person who sent me a copy of your article said he was a nice man when she
knew him in the AKC. HOW STUPID !!! He was never a nice man, he is and was
always a child molester, for which there is No cure.
Mary Klein
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More Perverts - Thank you for bringing up the story on John’s arrest. I was
appalled at the response by Dog News and made comments to that effect on my FB
page. The In Crowd at AKC and the dog community just do not get it. I remember
when (name removed, a handler who is now deceased) was arrested. We were at the
show the first time he was arrested for molesting a well known person’s son at a
show. At the time my husband, an AKC licensed handler, had his application in to
PHA. When the man was arrested, some PHA members came to us asking for money to
help him post bail. We said NO. They tried to get us to reconsider saying he
was” after all family”. We said “Not our family!!!” My husband subsequently
withdrew his application for PHA membership.
I can recount numerous cases of child abuse at shows by people who are/were
revered in the sport. It was always a well guarded secret. I am glad things have
changed enough over the years that these creeps are being exposed. Good work on
your part by making it more public so parents can be careful about who is
mentoring their child.
Pat Dollar
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No John - I hope Eugene Zaphiris is choking on his column in "Dog
News." Corey
Rigoni - Renaissance Bassets |
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Shocked - Please remove me from your email list. I am shocked
at how you have handled the John McCartney news. Let the court try him, don’t
try him in your newsletter! And don’t hide behind your question marks that imply
guilt! Just dandy that one of our long-time members of the sport was picked up
on national news! Brag about it? Really? Great fodder for the AR’s when there is
not yet an official judgment. Shame on you! I used to idolize you when you
showed Akitas, and I was just starting. No more.
Lee
Whittier |
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Goes Deeper - There is a notable segment of those who have conducted
themselves with decency and have long suffered from either political corruption
or have been sexually harassed in the sport by judges, handlers and (even) the
executive branch. The AKC holds their own internal investigation into the
conduct and charges and they prefer all problems to go away whereby individuals
are advised by AKC executive Field Representative of the repercussions that will
follow the show career of Whistle Blowers!!! (name withheld) |
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Sadly Pro John - What a shame, your slogan "The purpose is to
illuminate, not to burn." does not seem to stand in your way when spreading bad
news. Mr. McCartney is innocent until proven guilty. Your headlines on Mr.
McCartney must be more important to you than an icon of the sport passing. You
are no better than the Supermarket tabloids. If I ever wanted to subscribe to
your news - my mind is totally made up now. I thought you were better than this.
I hope Mr. McCartney is NOT found culpable, but I will give our legal system
time to work. With sadness.
Donavon Thompson |
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No John - Thanks for running the McCartney story.
localjoe |
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Motel Molestation - Hotel grounds are considered as part of a show
site. If someone doesn't pick-up dog poo, they can get a bench committee
hearing, fine or suspension. But if it is proven in a court of law that a child
is molested on the show grounds, in a van or panel truck, or at a motel listed in
the premium list, it's ignored. So basically, the AKC rules indicate dog poo
is more important than a child being molested? How messed-up is that? These
people are nuts (don’t use my name, for obvious reasons) |
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No John - Very good article about the "Good Ole Boys Club" and John. I
hope they throw away the key.
Patty Bryce |
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Innocent Until - I think that your utter and complete disregard for
our judicial system is absolutely revolting. In case you don't remember, we
don't live in Nazi Germany. Here, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. If
Mr. McCartney is convicted I agree that he should be sentenced appropriately.
Until that time articles like the one you published are muck-raking at best, and
defamatory at worst. Have you considered the lawsuit you may have to contend
with if he's found innocent?
Anybody can accuse anyone of anything in this
country. Our legal system was designed to protect the rights of any individual
accused of a crime. Your publication apparently does not feel the need to adhere
to this process. I wonder how your editor(s) would feel if they were the ones in
jail and being treated thus? It would be very interesting to see how you would
behave if you were the accused. Maxine J. Gurin,
Primavera Papillons |
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Sandusky Protected - The statement about there being no
witnesses... Am curious to know how anyone from the AKC can be so
insensitive towards legitimate victims of crime, especially children.
Obviously, evidence had to be provided for arrest. Perhaps, as
reported on network news, DNA evidence obtained from a child's private parts
and lewd photographs aren't enough for AKC? Avoidance of
controversy is precisely why Sandusky got away with his behavior for
decades. When Paterno & the university were protecting that
pervert and their "good name" it further victimized the victims. To
knowingly allow such low-life's to participate in our sport, where there
are children exposed, is like opening a candy store for sickos. If the
AKC has been aware of such predators & still allowed their participation
& one of them molests another child, then it seems the victim's parents
could hold the AKC responsible. It's probably in my best interest to
withhold my name.
*Editors response: police reports state DNA, bodily fluids, photos, etc.
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Bond Fee or Cash? - Thank you, for your good reporting~It may
have been good to mention amount of bail posted in your article. Many
speculate AKC posted bail through a client’s name?? It is surely in the
best interest of AKC to coach McCartney to avoid the collateral damage
and repercussions the AKC may be subjected to in this ongoing
investigation. $475,000 at the least is $47,500 as fee payment if a bond
company was used. That is a substantial amount of cash to pay as the
fee, even more if someone put a cash bond!! Only a handful of people
would have that amount to post bail!!
Just Joe |
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Shame on the AKC for hiding this and letting him receive his pension. I would
want to know how long they knew about these despicable acts. Thank you
for the service you provide to the dog world and people in general.
Mary Kathryn Klein |
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More Molesting - When I first saw the headline about John, it was
with disbelief. As you said, he was very social and funny. Then further
down the column , there was Ros Pertruso. Use to compete against him in
the Group and BIS rings and he was always polite and helpful to this
beginner in those rings unlike most of the pros. I remember all of a
sudden not seeing him but busy with life and living, did not ask why.
Thank God for the children that Ross was caught and there was SOMETHING
done. I was abused as a child and made to feel ashamed about it. Being
under 10 years old, you do not have the maturity to think otherwise.
Growing up and seeing what is going on in this world and why it
(molesting) has not been stopped, I have come to realize it is people
BACKING DOWN because it is easier. Many families prefer to keep it under
the carpet for fear of what will the neighbors say. In one book about
child molesters, a woman wrote that when she told her father about being
molested by a stranger, he not only believed her but went out to find
the guy and … he caught him and later told her she would not have to
worry about him again. She said she felt safe and loved and NOT GUILTY
and the incident did not stay with her because of her parents believing
in her and standing behind her.
This is in contrast to another show handler/breeder of (breed
redacted) … knowing her husband had been molesting her daughters while
she was away showing, she still went… told her daughter not to say
anything as he would be put in jail and they would lose everything.
Yeah, like the ability to go to dog shows. She picked her show career
over her two daughters just like that writer who wrote to you about
(name redacted) molesting his daughter. His daughter will never forget
the choice he made.
Until all take a stand when guilt is proved, it will continue. Speak
up you say. That is the hardest thing for the victim to do. Speak up?
Others will have to speak out WITH them for it to succeed. Glad to see
you took the stand you did.
Carole Henry |
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Scottie Performer - I very much enjoy reading the Dog Press and I
love your Will Rogers quote. My grandmother was a vaudeville performer,
a pianist. She worked with Will Rogers on many occasions. She was down
in the orchestra pit, and had a Scottie that always sat by her on the
piano bench. Rogers would lasso the Scottie around the waist, and hoist
him to the stage. Very incorrect in our times, but quite acceptable back
then. Just thought you might like the story. I come from a long line of
dog lovers. JoAnn |
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