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Updated: 2:50 PM Oct 24, 2008
U.S. Attorney's Presgraves' Indictment Statement
Charlottesville, Va. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Julie Dudley made a statement Thursday at a press conference concerning indictments against Page County Sheriff Daniel Presgraves. Posted: 3:37 PM Oct 23, 2008 |
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Posted by: Mary L
Location: Shenandoah
on Oct 26, 2008 at 07:41 PM
I think that everyone needs to let the courts decide this case.I am no goody two shoes,but i do know that it is painful for all parties involved in this case to listen to all of the gossip.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 26, 2008 at 12:50 PM
It is just as bad to lie and not cheat on your spouse as it is to cheat. A lot of cheaters admit what they do while others cheat & lie about it. A lot of lairs & gossips talk about everyone else about their cheating while they are lusting themselves. They talk about people for living together even though they have had sex before marriage or committed adultry while married. They talk about so & so having a child out of wedlock even though they had sex before marriage & didn't get caught. Or they say did you hear about so & so's baby, it isn't their husband's... Who cares? Some of you who claim never to have cheated, you may have been seen on a back road or in your own home. This is not just about cheating. OMG read the indictments. Love, honor, cherish... What happens when you no longer love, honor, and cherish? My friend, you have broken your vows also, do not look down on someone else until you remove the plank from your own eye! This is about fair treatment!
Posted by: Mickey
Location: Luray
on Oct 25, 2008 at 10:43 PM
All of you that are standing by Danny need to thank about the way he has made this community appear to other counties. 1st of all I can say I did not vote for him because he is not as great and invisable as some of you want to pretend. Fact is in Page County most of you want to gossip and black ball anyone else that may get in the smallest amount of trouble or the ones that are running with someone else. Fact is wake up all of you that think Danny is so great...Hiding behind all the wonderful things that he has done was just a good cover-up for what he was doing.Attending all those funerals, taking people here and there, doing this and doing that for his community is just what I said a cover up. So quit feeling sorry for Danny and thinking that he is so wonderful and start looking at the facts. Are you going to feel the same way when the cops roll up and arrestes your neighbor for a less serious crime. I don't think so, you that are standing up for him will be one of the 1st to gossip.
Posted by: stella
Location: front royal
on Oct 25, 2008 at 09:29 PM
I'm waiting to see the other employees who are involved. I am sure that at least 2 of them are sweating bullets. also isn't Russell Montgomery his brother in law? and wern't his comments inappropriate when he said the constituents should expect the same public service as in the past?..isn't that the type of service that got the PCSO where they are. Is the fox still guarding the chicken house?
Posted by: irene
Location: page co.
on Oct 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
I have read some of the indictment concerning the twelve females who claim sexual harassment.I would like to know why they chose to stay and participate.If they chose to leave,then they wouldn't be so exact in their details There is no door strong enough to keep me there if i didn't want to stay.I question their morals.
Posted by: Joe
Location: Stanley
on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Many families have paid for reversed calls from inmates in his jail. They are very expensive. If the sheriff received kick backs from these calls as noted in the charges, he stole from the people who elected him. I hope that is not the case.
Posted by: Ralph D.
Location: Luray
on Oct 24, 2008 at 02:16 PM
There are many people today that don't see any problem with cheating on their spouse. The people that find it acceptable tend to conduct their lives in the form of a continuous cover up. They learn to lie to the point they believe their own lies. Eventually God has had enough and allows the cheaters to come crashing down. Some people must hit rock bottom to appreciate what they had. We all feel sorry for Danny, but Danny has no one to blame but himself. Look at this time as new day, Danny. Confess your sins and ask God for forgiveness and his Grace will grant your heart felt desire. Looking back is no longer an option for you. Renew your marriage vowels to Annie and thank God for the support and Love of your family and dearest friends.
Posted by: Veronica
Location: VA
on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Okay, Jason, what's your LAST name?
Posted by: Neil
Location: Stanley, Virginia
on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:45 PM
"Innocent Until Proven Guilty" _______________________________ I'll withhold comment until there is a conviction or an acquittal in this matter. I would only want the same for myself or for anyone else. This is a protection that is built in to our legal system and should be respected by us. Everyone is entitled to the same treatment. Sadly,...'Conviction by Media' seems to be on the rise lately. Remember that the feds acted in an unusually voracious way trying to force a local business owner into testifying against Presgraves. "we'll make this go away if you testify" was what I read in the paper. Their Raid and subsequent confiscations of money and property were defeated in court and they ended up having nothing to charge the business owner with, did they? It was all for the want of obtaining 'dirt' on Presgraves. So let it play out in court. Let him have his day. Let's see what the outcome is in the end.
Posted by: Lee
Location: harrisonburg
on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:38 PM
For the people suppotting him!Do you really think that the law would let the working man get away with this? would you support them? I think not! He is no better than the ones he put behind bars! But yet you people support him!! No wonder america is so messed up! This voting season should be Fun! Haha!!
Posted by: OMG
Location: PC
on Oct 24, 2008 at 11:47 AM
TO THE PEOPLE SUPPORTING PRESGRAVES... READ THE INDICTMENT STARTING AT PAGE 3. THEN COME BACK AND TELL US WHAT A GOOD PERSON HE IS.
Posted by: jason
Location: luray
on Oct 24, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I have to say that about 90 percent of the people who wrote these comments should be ashamed to call themselves Americans! Guilty until proven innocent? Does that mean anything anymore? All of you have such strong things to say about this but you are not brave enough to say your name! You people really are something!!!!
Posted by: Disgusted
Location: VA
on Oct 24, 2008 at 09:15 AM
After reading his indictment, OMG! What a poor excuse for a human. What a sick, perverted and twisted man he is. Pitiful sad.
Posted by: In awe of such courage
Location: From PC
on Oct 24, 2008 at 01:54 AM
Eileen, I would like to talk to you. Possibly other people will come forward if they feel they could find an honest attorney. God bless you for speaking out. To all the dishonest judges and attorneys: To everyone who feels that they are above the law. I say to you... Watch "Devil's Advocate". Woe to you! To all corrupt law enforcement officials: You are held to a higher standard than to disgrace the uniform of so many honest officers who have risked and dedicated their lives. How dare you break the laws that you were sworn to uphold. How dare you let people off based on their financial status (especially if gained from selling drugs) to benefit your own political or financial gain. Yes, we all have made mistakes. Thankfully mine were not against the law. I would be ashamed to wear a badge to uphold the law and disgrace it by doing the same things or far more than others who have been incarcerated. I applaude everyone who had the guts to come forward. God bless you all.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Stanley
on Oct 24, 2008 at 12:22 AM
This is a shame..and its sad to think there are people out there still stupid enough to support him!!Its embrassing for us who live in the county, that people who dont have enough common sense to know what he has done is wrong still get to help us decide who we what to "Protect and Serve" us. This has been a long time coming for him and he deserves every bit of it!
Posted by: unome
Location: From PC
on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:57 PM
God bless all of the brave men and women who had the guts to do the right thing and step forward. I have tremendous respect for all of you! To Donna: We have all made mistakes. However,if any elected official has abused their power by breaking the very laws that they are sworn to uphold, then they should be held more accountable than others. Yes, I have made mistakes, however none of mine were against man's laws. If the allegations are true then he should be treated like anyone else who has ever been arrested. Did anyone else notice that they did not show if he was led away in handcuffs? Maybe, it was because they feel that he is above the law. God bless Page County and may He be with Presgraves and his family. BTW I am neither Democrat or Republican. I am not the judge but right is right and wrong is wrong. If true, he is no better than the people that he has held in his jail. They are human too! I've noticed that some of you have no compassion for them.
Posted by: don
Location: luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM
What I see that is just as wrong as HIS behavior, if proven true, is the pure hatred I see here form some of you. I have pity on you.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Presgraves is the only person that has done ANYTHING for Page County... "Innocent until proven guilty" Praying for you & your famly Danny!!
Posted by: Ashamed
Location: PC
on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:15 PM
What a disgusting person.....
Posted by: 1of them
Location: Page
on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Totally agree with you Betty. Don't pay no attention to the haters.
Posted by: me oh my
Location: shen va
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:49 PM
iam not surpised its been along time coming for him at last the truth is coming out
Posted by: anonymous
Location: page county
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:38 PM
I feel very sorry for Annie... You are in my thoughts and prayers! As for Mr. Presgraves after reading the indictments you disgust me!
Posted by: Eileen
Location: Stnaley
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Sorry...it was in January 2006 and it was very real...a nightmare.
Posted by: Eileen
Location: Stanley VA
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:22 PM
I fell victim to a horrible abuse of power from the Page County Sheriff's office in January 2005. The only one who believed my situation then was a private investigator from Charlottesville and a Va State Police officer. I am not saying that every police officer in Page County is corrupt. I am just saying that I experienced that absolute worst from the Sheriff's department in January 2005. Thank God for an incredible lawyer in Charlottesville and a wonderful Judge in Page Co....I survived my horrible nightmare. The corruption is REAL. Get your head out the sand and talk to me. I wanted to die at the time...Thank you God almighty...its over.
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: page
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:14 PM
Hey, where can we go and read the indictment. it's about time they do something.
Posted by: UKN
Location: UKn
on Oct 23, 2008 at 09:04 PM
WHAT.!!!!!!! Who cares about cock fighting, what about bribe and what he did to all the women. People open your eyes, People are as crazy as the NEW X Sheriff
Posted by: Anonymous
Location: Shenandoah
on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:35 PM
Hey Donna, if you're not into mud-slinging, judging and breaking a united front, you shouldn't be so negatively opinionated about Monteleone, Sedwick and Baker. And just b/c something illegal has been going on in PC "ever since you were little," doesn't mean it should continue. The Law needs to be applied to and obided by all. Just b/c you like someone doesn't mean they should be exempt from the Law.
Posted by: shogun
Location: Page
on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Oh My! I sit back and read and learn. But I will tell You This! Let he who has not sined cast the first stone. So the Man Messed up big time now he has to face the music, why do you idiots have to shove your nose where it don't belong. You seem to need to worry about your own life and stop worring about others. If any of you are so dam perfect I guess you would have wings and a halo. All of you need to just mind your own business and let whatever happens just happen, Page county has been her a long time and I think it will survive.
Posted by: Betty
Location: Timberville former of Luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Anon amd page co born, again I will say it as i did on the other post if you can post something put your name to it! I am neither stupid or an embarrassment nor as Danny ever covered up anything for me and I do know Danny personally and have since he bagged groceries at the Safeway and I stand behind ever word I say! If i am an embarrassment then you will have to forgive me I grew up in Page Co!
Posted by: First Name Only it Asks
Location: Page County
on Oct 23, 2008 at 08:10 PM
It's a shame what happened to the women in the indictment if it's true. Too much abuse in the world much less being forced into sex acts by a sheriff! Have you read the complete report? It reads like a porm movie!
Posted by: Allie
Location: staunton,va
on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Is it a smart move to put Russell Montgomery in charge?? Afterall he is married to the Sheriff's sister...
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:34 PM
Hey everyone... read the full indictment and read about his 12 victims, absolutely vile and repulsive. What a disgusting, disgraceful person. I am ashamed he ever served the county.
Posted by: Donna
Location: Stanley
on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:28 PM
First, to our Sheriff and your family .. We are praying for you that God will keep you and your family strong through this difficult time. Second as I read some of the really ugly comments below I would love so to meet you...you must wear a "Halo" around your head. Halo...The ring of light shown around the head of a saint. There is not one person that deserves this "halo" other then our Lord Jesus Christ and NOT Monteleon, Jerry Baker or Pap Sedwick. It is truly funny to see how the people really stick together in Page County ha Yeah right! It is sickening to see how people relish in other peoples problems. Oh the "COCK FIGHTS" they have been in this county ever since I was little and I am 42 now, so that means they was going on even when the "BIG" Pap Sedwick was sheriff. WE ALL HAVE SKELETONS IN OUR CLOSET'S. Hang in there Danny there is still some of us that back you & your staff all the way.
Posted by: Margaret
Location: Luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 07:05 PM
I just wonder if they'll go after Charles Ballard now since Danny let inmates go remodel his house for him! Maybe we'll get back some of the money he sued the county for!
Posted by: PC
Location: Luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 06:08 PM
I have lived in Page County all my life, and am not ashamed of it. I am embarrassed, however, by the decisions of some of the people that live here. Like putting someone back into office after knowing of the things that have been allowed to take place. This is a small county, and word spreads as quickly as the fires in the mountains in the fall. To say that the people that voted for Presgraves again didn't know what was going on is malarky. And, this isn't political at all, so all the McCain/Obama squawkers out there...please, be still! This is about someone we trusted, and he turned out to be a morally bad person. We try to teach our children to uphold the law, to respect the law and its officers. Are we teaching them to respect this? Anyone who lives in the county, and especially anyone who has children that will someday be our leaders, should stand up and cry for his resignation.
Posted by: Anon
Location: Shenandoah
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:32 PM
I have heard that the sheriff has been charged..not convicted of these charges. I reserve the right to formulate an opinion until after all the evidence has been heard and proven. I believe that is the way our justice system is supposed to work isn't it? Until he is proven guilty, I will maintain my faith in our sheriff. Evidence can be twisted any number of ways for different charges (such as the IBR fiasco) and Sheriff Presgraves did not shoot himself in the foot serving a search warrant on an unarmed female in her home. I will keep an open mind until there are convictions.
Posted by: anonymouns
Location: Page
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:20 PM
Jim. The "Demonuts"? I'm sure you are one of the not so brilliant people whom by into McCains rhetoric and promise for a better tommorrow from a man who does not know how many houses he owns and whose wife is worth millions of dollars. You must be a stupican for supporting Danny and he disgraceful party.
Posted by: aa
Location: McGaheysville
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Betty are you one of the people he was covering up for OPEN YOUR EYES!!!!!!! WTG FBI JOB WELL DONE
Posted by: Jim
Location: Shenandoah
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:06 PM
This is another political motivated act! The Demonuts have been trying to take over the sheriffs office for yrs!
Posted by: Anoyn.
Location: Stanley
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:06 PM
I just can't believe he was re-elected. I don't know why citizens support this man. Wake up and smell the coffee!!! He is far beyond shady! Glad to see he's not getting away with this!
Posted by: page born
Location: luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 05:00 PM
betty... are you stupid or what. He wouldn't be there if he didn't do these things. Did you know him personally. We'll some of us do. He is a criminal, always has been and always will be. I can say this because I have seen this with my own eyes. Get over him. Rot in h*** Danny!
Posted by: ChristopherD
Location: Stanley
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:59 PM
I Think he should rot in prison. He is a dirty crook and I hope he gets a cell with Bubba.
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Shenandoah
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Andy Griffith would not be proud!
Posted by: Susan
Location: Luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:51 PM
'Bout time! We need a REAL leader, not someone who wants to abuse his power. I for one believe 100% that he did all these things.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Betty, you are an embarrassment to Timberville. Turn off the computer.
Posted by: Carol
Location: Stanley
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Stay Strong and hold your head high Danny We are behind you and Annie all the way!!!
Posted by: Betty
Location: Timberville fromerly of Luray
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:32 PM
I don't care what they have against Danny, you will never lead me to believe that he is a bad person and that most of this stuff is true! This all revolves around the cock fighting then well who cares that's been going on for years and the only reason it isn't legal is because the goverment can't get there hands in it! People in this kind of power FBI, State Police, Dept of Ag can also create things if they want to bad enough. I think they were just upset because they have been trying to get Danny for so long and couldn't so maybe there is more to this than meets the eye! Hold strong Danny there are people who care about you!
Posted by: tigger
Location: whosville
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:30 PM
next stop federal pen just like bigbro jimbo or whatever! wake up page co!
Posted by: kaycee
Location: staunton
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:27 PM
my my... looks like the real Duke boys and Boss Hog now don't it!!
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:11 PM
It is great that a public official abusing his/her power will be held accountable for their actions. So often we hear about abuse of power going un-noticed that we start to lose faith in our government.
Posted by: bj
on Oct 23, 2008 at 04:09 PM
time marches on
Posted by: Anonymous
on Oct 23, 2008 at 03:52 PM
Wow. Wow. Wow. Oh my. |
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Neil: You forgot to quote this. It also appeared in the paper and the indictment. Presgraves allegedly told his victims that whatever information they had about him that could be useful to the “Feds” should be taken “to the grave.”
Reading all this, my shame is greatest for those who make a decision based on an indictment before a trial. Shame on you all for that. He deserves a fair trial, then form your opinion. LOOK THIS UP PEOPLE,,,RICO ACT,,,,the feds can make a case based on HEARSAY only,,NO proof needed,,they can threatened your home, your family, taking your kids away, then offer to make it "all go away" if you tell them "what we want to hear". Then THEY tell YOU what they want to hear,they don't care for truth, they just want their case. Ask around, you will find many who can verify what I say.Go ask a lawyer to explain it to you,,,then come back here and tell us the feds don't make up charges for no reason,,,ha,,you are the ones with your heads in the sand,,not the people who feel a FAIR trial should come first.Educate yourselves BEFORE you put your fingers to the keyboard or open your mouth,,,and by the way,,what really did happen to CB's Dad years ago,,ask Chuckie boy,,,HE knows!!
I think that the letter being send to all county residents is terriable. Why would anyone want to help this crimnal. He did the crime now let him pay the time. He is a disgrace to this county and too all of the people county. I hope he rots in jail.
I am hghly ofended with the letter that is being send around to all residents of page county asking for money to pay for Danny presgraves attorney. How dare these people send this jug through the us mail. And to the people that are dong this you need to wake up...this man has taken enough and runied enough lives of the people of page county. I do not see how anyone could support him you are probably people that have not lived in page county all of your life!!
My prayer's are with Danny and his family. I have not forgotten the good, that Danny has done for our community. I have not read the paper's, however the talk of the town just seem's to indicate to me, that our sheriff is a human being. He has not been found guilty of anything. And all you good folk's that have found him guilty, your day will come.
most everyone knew this was coming. it is not a sad day for presgraves or his wife, only the honest citizens of page county. yes there are a few still here. i believe he is guilty. i have known him and his family all my life, school years on up, and i believe with all my heart he is guilty.
Although Danny has done a great job as sheriff, there are a lot of other things that have to be considered,like breaking the law. There has to be a lot of truth in all this, after all....why would all twelve ladies be lying, and I'm sure that the FBI has better things to do then to TRY to find something on him. Putting his brother-in-law in charge now is quite a twist, don't you think he's been involved in any of this, or has knowledge of it??? It should be very interesting to watch all of this unfold, and find out who else is involved in this mess.
For the people who think Danny is still innocent don't you think that the IRS,FBI and the Dept. of Agri. have anything better to do than to pick on poor Danny. He puts his pants on one leg at a time just like I do, and he is NOT above the law.
anybody who reads the indictment and still believes Danny is innocent they need to have thier mother,wife,sister or daughter work for him at the PCSO!!!! How comfortable would that make you???????????????