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Updated: 3:49 PM Jul 23, 2008
Former Professor Indicted on Porn Charges
Staunton, Va. A former Mary Baldwin College professor has been indicted on possession of child pornography charges.
Posted: 6:08 PM Jul 22, 2008Reporter: Meg Gatto Email Address: mgatto@whsv.com |
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I credit Dr. Blackwell with fueling my love for developmental psychology. I took two of his Psych classes at Blue Ridge Community College back in 1998, and have nothing but fond thoughts of him. I recall how amazing I thought he was in teaching Psychology, and how his passion for it was something that encourage me to work hard and learn amazing things about myself and the people around me. The things I learned from Dr. Blackwell I have carried with me over the last ten years. I'm just shocked and saddened that this is happening.
Dr. Blackwell was my undergraduate advisor. It's always the nice guys who end up getting charges like this. It's sad, really....from a personal standpoint, I can never use him as a reference again--and your advisor is generally the person who knows you best, professionally, while in college. He seemed to be a very loving father. I have personally looked through many of the images on his computer, and he had the normal kids-in-the-bath and running around naked shots all parents have. I've heard about people getting into trouble for those before--and if that's what this is about, it's completely bogus. If he did have child porn....well, frankly, I'm shocked.
Let me start by saying that in the United Stated justice system anyone suspected of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately in this case, it appears that many have already decided Dr. Blackwell’s guilt. Many, that I am positive, are not privileged to know this fine man. As a Mary Baldwin alumnae and a proud graduate of the psychology department I had the rewarding opportunity to work with Dr. Chadwick Blackwell for three years. I was there when he did a “happy dance” after being informed he would be a full time professor with the department. I saw his enduring dedication to, and love for his children and his wife. Personally, I was the recipient of this wisdom, guidance and support. I have no doubt that if Dr. Blackwell denies the charges, that they are false. As to those who claim that he is arrogant or pompous… that is ludicrous. Dr. Blackwell is well educated, sincere, kind, and genuine. I am honored to have been his student and to remain his friend.