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Driver with powerful ties calls state rep instead of 911 after 'hit and run' crash

Old 03-06-20, 09:29 AM
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Good deal. Thanks for the update.

Let's hope the state rep doesn't use his 'influence' on the DA and try to get this downplayed. It will be hard now that it's made the news.
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Old 03-06-20, 03:46 PM
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The GA state rep, Trey Kelly, is the Majority Whip, basically the #2 guy behind the Speaker of the House. The Speaker, David Ralston, is a poster child for the "good-ole-boy" network. He has not had one thing to say about the entire incident. Maybe it is just my skeptical nature, but you can guess the DA has had "a conversation" with somebody already. Just listen to the way the DA danced around the reporter's questions...

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Old 03-08-20, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
True... the entitled motoris mentality DOES tend to be dominant. How many times have you heard "Get off the road, the roads are for cars..."

So the last news I saw on this indicated an "investigation..." Wonder how that's going.
I always yell back; "Do you want me to get in my car and get back to discuss?" Never got a reply so far, but if need be I can get in my car and educate those a holes.
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Old 03-08-20, 12:21 PM
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Also, regarding the original post, if somebody did that to me while riding, I wouldnt be very concerned about the legal proceedings, because my relatives would find him and run him over for sure.
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Grrrrrrr!!!!!
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Old 12-11-20, 08:09 AM
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COVID delayed the Grand Jury action that was originally schedule for back in March, but the case is finally moving forward with a Grand Jury indictment!
True justice for Eric Keais and his family is not a done deal by any means, there are powerful political connections involved. But let's hope for the best...
https://www.wabe.org/georgia-lawmake...g-hit-and-run/

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Old 12-11-20, 09:26 AM
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This is not just a southern thing. In Pennsylvania, it is called being "Druced" for Thomas Druce's hit an run of a Veteran.

But I am in the south and we recently had a hit and run of a cyclist by an 80 year old attorney and legislator and his name has not even been released and he has not even been charged - even with video of the cyclist being hit.
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Old 12-11-20, 09:53 AM
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Waiting for the out come of this case.

In the meantime the family should resort to a civil court to get justice. Criminal courts STINK when it comes to getting justice when a cyclist is involved. I happened twice here in Nebr in the last few years.

One driver was an 82 year old woman with known macular degeneration, and the other was a elderly judges wife. Neither were charged in criminal court. The families resorted to civil court and won.

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Old 12-11-20, 10:04 AM
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The representative and the driver have both been indicted in connection with this crime. Let’s pray for justice.
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Old 12-13-20, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BenBoozer
The representative and the driver have both been indicted in connection with this crime. Let’s pray for justice.
What about the police chief?
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Originally Posted by rydabent
What about the police chief?
Good question
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Old 12-24-20, 09:16 AM
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Driver - Ralph Dover - "Hit & Run Resulting in Serious Injury or Death" (not Vehicular Homicide if I understand correctly) and "Reckless Conduct"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PpX...rOHtgdOhB1aNf4

State Rep - Trey Kelly - "Reckless Conduct" a misdemeanor
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QG2...d7nL6_FEx95px4

Police Chief - Jamie Newsome - Zip, Nada, no charges, going about his business.

The locals are mobilized, but the "good ole boy" network runs deep in Cedartown, GA.
Just a small example, On the Grand Jury for this case was a partner from Trey Kelley's Law Firm, and also on the GJ was a board member from the Cedartown Hospital on which Trey Kelly also serves. Now you tell me what the odds are that these guys are on any GJ, let alone one someone close to them is being investigated by. Fortunately the remaining jurors were not swayed.

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Thanks for the update.
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Originally Posted by Paul Barnard
That makes my blood boil. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I am not confident justice will prevail.
Don't be too confident about that. People with connections can get away with all sorts of crap. Someone needs to beat the holy schit out of that guy, so badly that it will take a few years to recover if ever, and the scars will be with him the rest of his life as a reminder of what he did. Wow, am I harsh or what?

Hit and run in any state is a felony, he got off light.
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Update:
Things are moving slow, but with COVID restriction lifted the courts are open.
The State Rep, Trey Kelley is trying to quash all charges against him.
Local judge ordered a change of venue for "conflict of interest", meaning, in my opinion, he doesn't want to have to rule on his good ole boy buddy.
Change of venue Judge (Cobb County) has heard arguments, and will rule in July.
The driver's case (Ryan Dover) has not started.
The local Sherriff (Newsome) looks to be safe regarding criminal charges.
And on a odd twist, Trey Kelley's wife divorced him, which many believe is a ploy to protect assets if he is found guilty in either a criminal or civil case. I tend to agree, so maybe not so odd of a twist...

A couple of recent articles:

https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/polk_standard_journal/news/local/kelley-fighting-to-have-indictment-thrown-out-concerning-fatal-hit-and-run-accusations/article_0241262e-c56a-11eb-80f3-a32995385e96.html?fbclid=IwAR3yuoZ3KFQaWbHI8z9dPyxj_aO1Crn113PmHsJlB9actdCsNIrH9GruG8I#utm_campaign= blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

https://polk.today/state-rep-trey-kelley-in-court-for-hearing-to-quash-indictment-no-decision-expected-until-early-july/?fbclid=IwAR2f0pgV_5n3GtAkJlo_FelM0-0_2eaTob7bvCP2wMNo6kmMJiTUPnkHcNo
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