I have followed the case of Richard Lapointe from the very
beginning. A number of the Friends of Richard Lapointe are my respected
colleagues and friends.
From the very beginning, this case has numerous flaws.
Somehow, the Friends and many others have not been able to convince the
court system of the mishandling and travesty of this case. In 2008, most
police personnel and court staff are better trained than to accept the
"facts and confessions" in this case.
At the time of this crime, I was a Presidential appointee in
the US Department of Education. At that time, I understood the apparent
facts of the case and could not believe the courts could convict this man.
Free Richard Lapointe, Now!!!!
Patricia McGill Smith
Parent leader in the field of disability
Submitted
January 2008